2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 would be higher. 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 163 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | F-150 | Eos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| 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 | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 55 L |
