2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 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 107 more horse power than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Luxgen |
| Model | Touareg | Luxgen7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1876 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1768 mm |
