Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Mondeo is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Passat is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 240 HP | 120 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 - 400 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 12.1 seconds | 6.1 - 10.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 - 7.3 | 1.8 - 5.9 | |
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Ford Mondeo petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Ford Mondeo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | 1152 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 128 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 204 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`218 | ~ 2`019 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Passat is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 14 200 | |
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