2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Volvo C30

To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Touareg and 2010 Volvo C30 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 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Volvo C30. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 851 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30. 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 2010 Volvo C30. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo C30. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo C30 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 2010 Volvo C30
Make Volkswagen Volvo
Model Touareg C30
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2307 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4755 mm 4252 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1783 mm
Vehicle Height 1727 mm 1448 mm
Wheelbase Size 2855 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 60 L


 

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