2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 8 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 2,967 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 6 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 141 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 281 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 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.
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2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Five Hundred | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2000 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 | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1683 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |