2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (172 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1694 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volkswagen Caravelle (315 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2460 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
