2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 907 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Expedition | CC |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 70 L |
