2008 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Transporter would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 329 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
Because 2008 Ford Territory is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Territory | Transporter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |