2006 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Isuzu Ascender 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu Ascender.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Isuzu Ascender | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
Model | Ascender | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4921 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |