2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 3 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 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 283 kg more than 2013 Audi A8.
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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Touareg | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
