2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 6 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 4,606 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 28 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 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.
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2007 Ford E-250 | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-250 | Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |