2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (218 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (407 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
