2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 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 141 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-250 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1782 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
