2011 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-350 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
