2010 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen T5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen T5 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen T5. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volkswagen T5 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | T5 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1907 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |