2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 602 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2739 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 100 L |
