2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (226 Nm). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-250 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
