2006 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 970 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Territory | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |