2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 5 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 162 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 349 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 will offer significantly more control. 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-350 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
