2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 676 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
