2007 Ford Territory vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (328 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Territory | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
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 Weight | 2175 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |