2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1272 kg more than 2009 Toyota Aygo. 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 2009 Toyota Aygo. 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 (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Aygo. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |
