2011 Volkswagen CC vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 323 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC, 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 Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen CC has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen CC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen CC | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | CC | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |