2011 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 845 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | RX-8 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
