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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
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 (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 833 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 1153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |