2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 439 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ranger | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |