2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 713 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mustang. 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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
