2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 713 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
