2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 976 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Explorer | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |