Ford E-150 vs Volkswagen Eurovan
The Volkswagen Eurovan is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford E-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-150 | Volkswagen Eurovan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 95 | 101 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 10 and 6 | 6 and 13 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 143,000 miles | 131,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 95 complaints for the Ford E-150 and 101 for the Volkswagen Eurovan. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Ford E-150, 3 for the Volkswagen Eurovan.