Ford Explorer III (U152) or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

2002–2005 vs 2002–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm, Touareg I (7L) 4,754 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Explorer III (U152) 391 l, Touareg I (7L) 555 l.
Lowest consumption: Explorer III (U152) 14 l/100 km, Touareg I (7L) 9.4 l/100 km.
Power: Explorer III (U152) 157–178 kW, Touareg I (7L) 128–331 kW.
Standard equipment: Explorer III (U152) 21 items (XLS), Touareg I (7L) 34 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005 · 5 engines · XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, NBXSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)2002–2010 · 11 engines · Base, Exclusive, Individual, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005no listings	Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)2002–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,813 mm	Length4,754 mm
Width	Width1,832 mm	Width1,928 mm
Height	Height1,814 mm	Height1,726 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,890 mm	Wheelbase2,855 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance208 mm	Ground clearance205 mm–237 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume391 l	Trunk volume555 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,930 kg–2,075 kg	Curb weight2,214 kg–2,681 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2005	Production years2002–2010
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines11
Power	Power157–178 kW (213–242 hp)	Power128–331 kW (174–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–4.6	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14 l/100 km · 4.0 V6	Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI R5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.6 V8 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 6.0 W12
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · XLS	Items in the base trim34 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Eddie Bauer	Items in the top trim44 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort4 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

Length: Ford Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm, Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 4,754 mm (a 59 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,890 vs 2,855 mm. Boot: 391 vs 555 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer III (U152) uses 14 l/100 km (4.0 V6); the most frugal Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 9.4 l/100 km (2.5 TDI R5).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

The strongest Ford Explorer III (U152) makes 178 kW (242 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12).

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