2011 Peugeot 508 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 Peugeot 508. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Peugeot 508 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 508. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 508.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 508. 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 (550 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 508. (338 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 508.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Peugeot 508 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 508 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4792 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1853 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2817 mm | 2893 mm |
