2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Ferrari 612 and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 612.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 612 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 100 L |
