Ford Everest vs Volkswagen Touareg
Verdict
The Ford Everest is the family hauler here: seven seats, diesel, 405 Nm and a taller 1,841 mm body for RM118,584 less. The Volkswagen Touareg is the faster, richer mechanical package on paper, with 335 hp, 450 Nm, AWD, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a huge 810-litre boot. But it is a five-seater, costs more to tax at RM1,632 a year, and runs a larger 2,995 cc petrol engine. Choose by use case, not badge pull.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, diesel torque and lower annual road tax more than outright pace.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want AWD, much stronger performance and a far larger boot, and five seats are enough.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; Volkswagen Touareg 5
- Engine and fuel: Ford Everest 1,996 cc diesel; Volkswagen Touareg 2,995 cc petrol
- Power/torque: Ford Everest 167 hp/405 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp/450 Nm
- Drive layout: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; Volkswagen Touareg all-wheel drive
- Boot space and warranty: Ford Everest 259 litres/3 years; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres/5 years
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM438 annual road tax
- Taller 1,841 mm body
- Only 167 hp
- Rear-wheel drive only
- No AEB listed
Touareg
- 335 hp and 450 Nm
- AWD with 6.0-second 0-100 km/h
- 810-litre boot
- Five seats only
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Costs RM118,584 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 384,972 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 1,632 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Everest vs Touareg FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The Touareg is better for performance and boot space, with 335 hp, AWD and 810 litres. The Everest is better for family carrying, with seven seats, diesel fuel and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM118,584 more than the Ford Everest. That gap buys AWD, 335 hp, a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time, a 5-year warranty and a much larger boot.
Which is more practical for families?
For passenger count, the Everest wins with seven seats against the Touareg’s five. For luggage space, the Touareg leads clearly with 810 litres versus 259 litres in the Everest.