2005 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (202 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 604 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (250 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escape | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |