2007 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 282 kg more than 2007 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Freestar. (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Freestar | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freestar | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
