2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 100 L |
