2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
