2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
