2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 643 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Taurus | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
