2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (200 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
