2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2011 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Explorer. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
