2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (178 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 303 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
Because 2009 Ford E-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-250 | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1269 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |