2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Taurus | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taurus | Caddy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |