2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Volvo V50
To start off, 2011 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 808 kg more than 2011 Volvo V50.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo V50. 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 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Touareg | V50 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |