2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Boxster and 2010 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 956 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, both vehicles can yield 360 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Boxster | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
