2010 Lincoln MKX vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln MKX (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 536 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lincoln MKX (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. 2010 Lincoln MKX has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln MKX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln MKX | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | MKX | Touran |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4737 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1715 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
