2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 484 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 Mustang. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang 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.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mustang | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 361 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |