2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 146 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-350 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 55 L |
