How do Volkswagen Tucson and Ford explorers choose? After professional in-depth testing, I will tell you.

Today, Brother Spicy spent 4 hours professionally testing the brand-new domestic Ford Explorer. You can wait for the follow-up video. I don't know if this is advertising myself! This test of Ford Explorer was conducted at the long-term request of a cyclist, but many friends asked me before how to choose Volkswagen Touran and Ford Explorer. How could I know at that time, but today I have the answer, so I will tell you. ?

From the appearance, the two cars belong to the same road. Although they have their own design styles, they are all magnificent in the end. To tell the truth, the design of the two cars is difficult to distinguish, and they are both types that men like, so I won't compare them here. Let's compare it from the other four dimensions:

First: spatial contrast

Both cars are medium and large six-seat/seven-seat SUVs. The body size of Volkswagen Tulang is 5039* 1989* 1773mm, and the wheelbase is 2980mm. Ford Explorer has a body size of 5075*2004* 1778mm and a wheelbase of 3025mm. In terms of size comparison, Ford Explorer is obviously superior to Volkswagen Toulon, but in fact, the third row of Volkswagen Toulon is more spacious. Hot brother is 180 cm tall and weighs 86 kg. While ensuring the comfort of the first and second rows, there is no pressure to enter the third row, and there is still room for punching in the legs. The third row of Ford explorers is not as big as Tulang, and the sense of space is not as good as Tulang.

In addition, the Ford Explorer's seat design is also very poor. I tested the four-wheel drive sports version today. I feel that the three rows of seats are a little short, and the front seats are not designed with telescopic leg rests, so I always feel a little wobbly when I sit down all the way, which is not as comfortable as Volkswagen Touran. In the actual test drive process, because the seat is a little short, controlling the throttle and brakes during intense driving also feels that the body is not fixed enough and needs more money.

Second: Configuration comparison

Let's talk about the first models of the two cars. Ford Explorer rear-drive fashion version costs 309,900 yuan, and Volkswagen Tulang two-drive comfort version costs 299,900 yuan. Comparatively speaking, the explorer is 6.5438+0 million yuan more expensive than Touran, so what configuration can the extra 6.5438+0 million yuan provide? Please follow me:?

Knee airbag, parallel lane assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, road traffic sign recognition, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, reversing vehicle side warning, economy \ standard driving mode, full-speed adaptive cruise, panoramic sunroof openable, air intake grille actively closed, remote start, steering wheel shifting, leather seat, electric adjustment of co-pilot seat, vehicle networking, adaptive low beam and high beam, and front multi-layer sound insulation glass. ?

So what is missing? Full LCD instrument panel, mobile phone interconnection mapping, monochrome interior atmosphere light.

The top models of the two cars have adopted differentiated competition, and the difference in cost performance has become relatively small. In terms of price, Ford Explorer four-wheel drive platinum edition is 399,900 yuan, and Volkswagen Touran V6 four-wheel drive flagship edition is 459,900 yuan. ?

Third: dynamic comparison

Comparison of the models sold first: Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a 2.0T engine, with a maximum horsepower 186 and a peak torque of 320 Nm. It is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and accelerates for 9.3 seconds per 100 kilometers. The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 7.5L, and the average fuel consumption of vehicle owners is11.1l; Ford Explorer is equipped with a 2.3T engine with a maximum horsepower of 276 horsepower and a peak torque of 425 Nm. Matching it is 10 speed automatic manual transmission, which accelerates 7.6 seconds per 100 kilometers. The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 8.7L, and the average fuel consumption data of car owners is temporarily lacking.

Power comparison of the top model: Volkswagen Touran is equipped with V6 engine, with a maximum horsepower of 299 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm, matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and an acceleration of 6.9 seconds per 100 kilometers. The average fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 10L, and the average fuel consumption of car owners is 20L；; Ford Explorer is still equipped with the above-mentioned 2.3T engine and gearbox, and its power parameters remain unchanged, with an acceleration of 7.8 seconds per 100 kilometers, and the average fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 9L.

Fourth: comparison of driving experience

Volkswagen Touran is matched with the front McPherson+rear multi-link independent suspension, which has two driving modes: front drive and full-time four-wheel drive.

Ford Explorer is matched with the front double-joint shock absorber, the front axle and the rear multi-link independent suspension, and there are two driving modes: rear drive and timely four-wheel drive. ?

Let's talk about the support of the chassis first. Ford Explorer's front double-ball suspension is actually an enhanced version of McPherson suspension, so it is more flexible when changing lanes and braking at high speed. However, both cars are large SUVs with high centers of gravity, so they roll obviously when cornering, and they are also dizzy and disgusting after intense driving. It is recommended that the owner drive lightly. ?

In addition to the driving experience, the Ford two-wheel drive version has the advantage of mechanical structure because of the rear-wheel drive, and the maneuverability brought by the rear-wheel drive has always surpassed that of the predecessor, so the Ford Explorer two-wheel drive version is more sensitive than the Volkswagen Touran two-wheel drive version when cornering and changing lanes; The turning radius of Ford Explorer is 5.9 meters, and that of Volkswagen Touran is 5.2 meters. Different data also brings different experiences. Touran is more relaxed than the explorer when turning around. ?

In addition, the driving experience of four-wheel drive models is obvious, especially when accelerating, cornering and driving at high speed, you can feel that the grip of tires and chassis is stronger, the driving state is more stable, and there is no drift feeling. Ford Explorer timely four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive under normal driving conditions. Although it has a more sensitive sister's control, it has a short drift process when it accelerates rapidly and drives at high speed. When driving at extreme speed, such as turning around and turning quickly, the four-wheel drive system will intervene quickly.

Summary:? Volkswagen Touran focuses on four-wheel drive stability and space comfort; Ford Explorer focuses on configuration and power control, so how to choose?

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