2010 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 577 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
Because 2010 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-350 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-350 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
