2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 862 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Transit Connect | Touareg |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |