2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 337 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Endeavor | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1768 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
