2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Eos 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 @ 6150 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Eos 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Five Hundred | Eos |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |