2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 4 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Five Hundred | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
