2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Holden Captiva would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 411 kg more than 2010 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
Model | Touareg | Captiva |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
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 | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |