2002 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |