2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 426 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Expedition | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Expedition | Touareg |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 100 L |