2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1683 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |