2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 631 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | CC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
