2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Safari 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 211 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 387 kg more than 2008 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari 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.
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2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
Model | Touareg | Safari |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2660 mm |