2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excursion | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 100 L |
