2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 658 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Five Hundred | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
