2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI and 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 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 VR6 FSI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI.

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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI.

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Touareg Touareg
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2307 kg 2406 kg
Vehicle Length 4755 mm 4755 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1727 mm 1727 mm
Wheelbase Size 2855 mm 2855 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 100 L