2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1346 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
