2012 Lincoln MKX 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 Lincoln MKX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Lincoln MKX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln MKX (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Lincoln MKX.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lincoln MKX. 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 (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln MKX. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Lincoln MKX | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | MKX | Touareg |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1921 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4742 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |