2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 531 kg more than 2010 Infiniti G37. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (367 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Infiniti |
| Model | Touareg | G37 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
