2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 456 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar.
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, 2005 Ford Freestar (325 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Freestar | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Freestar | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |