2007 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Ford Edge and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Edge | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
