2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Ford E-150 and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-150 | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |