2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 316 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (476 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Expedition | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 476 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |