2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Explorer | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
