2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford F-250 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-250 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 100 L |