2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport weights approximately 119 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touareg | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
