2004 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 872 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Escape | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escape | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |