2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. 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 2011 GMC Sierra. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | GMC |
| Model | Touareg | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
