2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Peugeot 3008
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 Peugeot 3008 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 71 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 3008. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 3008 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 3008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Peugeot |
| Model | Touareg | 3008 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2613 mm |
