2008 Ford Ka vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1443 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ka. 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 (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ka | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |