2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 894 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
