2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 535 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touareg | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2650 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
