2003 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2003 Ford Ka and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1342 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ka | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
