2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 581 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freestar | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
