2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,606 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-250 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
