Mitsubishi Pajero 2006 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Pajero) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 261 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 47 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 239 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 100 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Pajero is 37 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1570 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Pajero has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 6400 | |
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