2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
Model | Touareg | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |