2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 509 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fusion | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |