2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 514 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fusion | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |