2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2007 Ford Expedition and 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 629 kg more than 2007 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Expedition | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Expedition | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |