2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 724 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 599. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ferrari |
| Model | Touareg | 599 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2329 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |
