2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 561 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DBS | Touareg |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |