2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.

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 Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Galaxy Rabbit
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 2501 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 92.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L