Both the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne were initially developed in a joint partnership. As such, they share similar architectures and engine options. Yet, in the past few years, the divide between the two has grown wider. The VW Touareg, for example, is more spacious with added shoulder and rear legroom. It’s equipped with better standard technology, like the Driver Assistance package. But price may be the biggest different. Want to learn more about the 2017 VW Touareg? Visit VW of South Charlotte or schedule a test drive online. Both the Touareg and Cayenne share the same base model engine, although both have different tunes. Beyond engine though, Touareg bests Cayenne in a number of categories. For starters, the Touareg comes standard with a wide array of technologies; many of these same technologies are costly add-ons on the Cayenne. Plus, in terms of design and aesthetics, the Touareg is the clear winner.
Spaciousness: The Touareg utilizes a more traditional SUV layout, and as a result, it offers more cargo and passenger space. The Cayenne, on the other hand, has sacrificed spaciousness for a more rounded roofline and sloping backend. Comparing cargo volume, the Touareg offers 32 cubic square feet with the rear seats up vs. 24 cubic feet in the Cayenne. Plus, the Touareg roofline doesn’t taper like the Cayenne’s, resulting in added head and shoulder room. Exterior Profile: Both vehicles share similar architecture, including close height and wheelbase specifications. Yet, they differ widely in design. The Touareg features classic sculpted SUV lines, while the Cayenne features a bubbled roofline. In effect, the Touareg has the look and feel of an SUV, while the Cayenne resembles a tall hatchback. Plus, the Touareg receives a number of standard exterior features that are upgrades on the Cayenne, including stainless steel roof rails and side sills. Standard Technology: Regarding standard technology, the Volkswagen Touareg is the absolute winner - it’s not even close.
The base model Touareg Sport with Technology includes an infotainment/navigation system with an 8-inch screen, 3D turn-by-turn directions, and 60GB harddrive. Additional features like ParkPilot, an autonomous parking assistant, HomeLink universal garage door opener, and SiriusXM radio, traffic and weather are all standard. The majority of these features are optional in the Cayenne. Comfort Technology: The VW Touareg has been designed to maximize passenger comfort. And VW has made a variety of convenience technologies standard including heated front seats, rear privacy glass, a heated steering wheel and a hands-free liftgate. The Cayenne does feature a power liftgate, but all other comfort specs are optional. Safety Technology: Again, VW is the clear winner in terms of standard technology. The base model is equipped with a Driver Assistance Package, which adds features like Adaptive Cruise Control, blind spot monitoring, semi-autonomous lane-change, forward collision warning with automatic braking. Comparable systems are optional features on the Cayenne. Performance: Both vehicles are closely matched in terms of performance. The base models all feature a 3.6L V6, all-wheel-drive and an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Plus, both have a max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds (although the Touareg receives a standard trailer hitch). The big difference here is in how they’re tuned. The Cayenne receives a slight boost in horsepower, while the Touareg has been optimized for quietness and stability. Volkswagen introduced the Touareg to compete with additional mid-sized luxury SUVs. And the Touareg offers clear benefits over the competition, including much better standard technology and equipment.
But then there are those occasional moments when, frankly, I don’t understand at all. This is one of them. I’m writing this with the sound of the Lamborghini’s V10 still ringing in my ears. Now I know this is the kind of thing that writer types say without great thought, but I’m not one of them. Right now, I have a residual tinnitus that was not there before I drove the car. And I don’t mind it at all, because it’s keeping the experience of that motor alive just a little longer before it starts to convert to mere memory. And, yes, I’ve heard plenty of loud engines before, plenty that sound beautiful and far more melodic than this. But I’ve not heard many more interesting. There is something about the V10 that is different. I won’t bore you with the science but any engine with a cylinder count that’s a multiple of five is inherently unbalanced. In tech terms, it’s subject to first and second-order vibrations so shouldn’t really work, and indeed wouldn’t really work without careful application of counter-balance measures.

If you do hit a bad shot, (we all do) let it go or it will ruin your whole round, remember golf is a very mental game. 3. MAKE YOUR FIRST TEE SHOT COUNT! This is the most important golf shot of the day, and it will dictate how you play your round. Think about it, if you smash it right down the middle of the fairway your going to be enthused to play, if not your mindset will be one of doubt. So relax, have fun and believe! 5. DON'T HIT UP! Let it roll man let it roll! Almost all golfers make the mistake of chipping the ball high in the air, why? But really if you limit your back swing and punch it, you will find it way easier to gauge. Think about it; a rolling golf ball, or a bouncing golf ball! 7. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE: If there is one sport that you have to practice to get better at, it is GOLF! There are so many ways to fail, if you are not tuned in. Clearing your mind before heading out and visualizing a great round is a necessity for less stress and better golf. Putting, chipping, golf swing, balance all have to be considered. Remember even Tiger Woods needs to practice, and even he falls short sometimes. For more instructional information be sure and follow the link below!