2009 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, 2013 Ford EDGE is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford EDGE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford EDGE (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford EDGE weights approximately 798 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford EDGE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE 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 Ford EDGE (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford EDGE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touran | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touran | EDGE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2223 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
