2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Expedition | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |