2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4367 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 100 L |
