2012 Volkswagen GTD vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen GTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen GTD would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 564 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTD has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen GTD | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | GTD | Taurus |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |