2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 627 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 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 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Touareg | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |