2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Volkswagen Kombi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 1341 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Volkswagen Kombi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Flex | Kombi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |