2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. 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 125 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. 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 766 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3505 mm |
