2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Azera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 666 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Azera. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Touareg | Azera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
