2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 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 106 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 612 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Touareg | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
