2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2004 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu Ascender.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Isuzu Ascender 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Isuzu Volkswagen
Model Ascender Touareg
Year Released 2004 2002
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 4921 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 308 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2170 kg 2524 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 2860 mm


 

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