2015 Volkswagen Touareg vs Volvo XC60 - Tallahassee, FL

Drivers in Tallahassee and the surrounding area know that SUVs are great vehicles. With excellent versatility, a higher road view, and more space compared to many cars, SUVs have become a staple on American highways.

If you are looking for an SUV, you'll have plenty of options from practically every automaker, so how can you make the right choice? Two of the best SUVs available are the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg and the 2015 Volvo XC60.

While both of these vehicles have a lot to offer, with a little research, it becomes clear that the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg makes a better choice.

Power and Performance

One of the first things drivers will want to know about is the difference in performance numbers between the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg and the 2015 Volvo XC60. The 2015 Volvo XC60 does fairly well, as the 2.0L four-cylinder base engine is capable of reaching 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Those number are pretty good, especially for a smaller engine, but if you value strong, reliable performance, you will likely find the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is more to your liking. With the 3.6L V6 engine, the Touareg reaches 280 horsepower and 265 lb-ft or torque, giving the car excellent acceleration and power. While the XC60 puts up decent numbers, drivers who love to use the gas peddle will appreciate the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg.

Comfort and Driving Features

While both of these SUVs offer a wide variety of features and technology, Volkswagen has taken the list of standard features to a higher level. You'll have premium synthetic seats, HID headlights, an electrochromic rearview mirror, and auto-leveling headlights. All of these features are standard on the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg, but unavailable on a base 2015 Volvo XC60. Also, a heated driver seat is a standard feature for the Volkswagen Touareg, but is only an optional feature on the 2015 Volvo XC60, meaning you'll have to pay extra for this added comfort.

All Wheel Drive on Every Vehicle

When you purchase a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg, you are going to get all-wheel drive capability, as this feature comes standard on every single model, including the base package. For the 2015 Volvo XC60, all-wheel drive is only available on select models. Once again, you'll have to jump into a higher package if you want this feature. If you value rugged capability and go-anywhere performance, then you will probably want to choose the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg over the 2015 Volvo XC60.

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