2002 Xedos 9 vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 338 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Xedos 9 | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Xedos | Volkswagen |
| Model | 9 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3410 mm |
