Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Diesel (Volkswagen Passat CC) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Mondeo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
1420 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
980 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 500'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Volkswagen Passat CC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | no data | 4.84 m | |
Width: | no data | 1.89 m | |
Height: | no data | 1.50 m | |
Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 554 litres | |
Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat CC has 22 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`090 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | low | |
Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 15 200 | 4600 | |
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