2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S40 would be higher. 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 631 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | S40 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
