2000 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 837 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escape | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
