2007 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Ford Maverick and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 679 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Maverick | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Maverick | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
