2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Explorer 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 14 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 958 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Explorer | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
