2007 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Ford S-Max 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford S-Max. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford S-Max. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford S-Max.
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2007 Ford S-Max | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | S-Max | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1288 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |