2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 970 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Explorer | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| 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 | 84.6 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 | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
