2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 424 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford E-Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 181 L |
