2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 842 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-150 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |