2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2013 Ford Explorer and 2013 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 551 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer 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, 2013 Ford Explorer (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Explorer | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Explorer | Eos |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8: 1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2146 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2291 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
