2000 Ford Contour vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 77 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Contour | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
