Ford Mondeo 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 90 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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