2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2006 Renault Logan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Logan would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2006 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1252 kg more than 2006 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Logan. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Logan. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Logan 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 Volkswagen Touareg | 2006 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | Touareg | Logan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
