2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Passat | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 74 L |
