2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1257 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
