Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.6 (100 Hp) & Ford Taurus VI 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model: | Beetle | Taurus |
| Generation: | NEW Beetle (9C) | Taurus VI |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (100 Hp) | 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.3 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 72 l |
| Power: | 100 hp | 263 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 178 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11 sec | |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 338 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | Duratec 35 (Cyclone) | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 3496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6700 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC, i-VCT |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 6 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4081 mm | 5154 mm |
| Width: | 1720 mm | 1935 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm | |
| Height: | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2508 mm | 2868 mm |
| Front track: | 1508 mm | 1659 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1664 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 209 l | 569 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 770 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1630 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 kg | 1916 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 12.05 m |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16 | 255/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15; 6.5J x 16 | R19 |