2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1346 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-250 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 100 L |
