2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1609 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Five Hundred | Rabbit |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |