2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 94 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Touareg | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |