2010 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 233 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Edge | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2093 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
