2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 669 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (346 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Endeavor | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
