2011 Dodge Challenger vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 11 kg more than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Challenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Challenger | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
