2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Touareg | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 136 L |