2010 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit

To start off, both 2010 Ford E-350 and 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-350 (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford E-350 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model E-350 Rabbit
Year Released 2010 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 2480 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type CVT Automatic
Vehicle Length 4437 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1806 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 55 L


 

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