2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
