2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Touareg | F-150 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4921 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 308 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2524 kg | 2724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5603 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2192 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3386 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |