2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
