2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Odyssey. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Touareg | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2460 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |