2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V50 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 87 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 831 kg more than 2006 Volvo V50. 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 2006 Volvo V50. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | V50 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
