2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford E-150 | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-150 | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |