2010 Buick Enclave vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Buick Enclave is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Buick Enclave.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2010 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Enclave | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Enclave | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
