2012 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 590 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
