2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 109 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-150 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | F-150 | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |