2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 29 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Expedition | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
