2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Expedition | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
