2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Fiat Linea
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Fiat Linea were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Linea. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Linea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1144 kg more than 2011 Fiat Linea. 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 2011 Fiat Linea. 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 (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Linea. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Linea. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Linea has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Linea 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 | 2011 Fiat Linea | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Touareg | Linea |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2329 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
