2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Volvo C30

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 805 kg more than 2012 Volvo C30.

Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C30. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C30. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2012 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30
Make Volkswagen Volvo
Model Touareg C30
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2256 kg 1451 kg
Vehicle Length 4796 mm 4252 mm
Vehicle Width 1941 mm 1783 mm
Vehicle Height 1732 mm 1448 mm
Wheelbase Size 2893 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 60 L


 

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