Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
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Ford Mondeo
1996 - 2000
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Wagon 1.6i 90 Hp | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
Wagon 1.6i 95 Hp | 95 HP | Petrol | Manual
Wagon 1.8 TD | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Wagon 1.8i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Wagon 1.8i Automatic | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Wagon 2.0i | 131 HP | Petrol | Manual
Wagon 2.0i Automatic | 131 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Wagon 2.5i V6 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Wagon 2.5i V6 Automatic | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Wagon 2.5i V6 ST | 205 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volkswagen Passat
1997 - 2000
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Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.8 5V 4Motion | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.8 5V Syncro | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Matic | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.9 TDI Syncro | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.3 VR5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 VR5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 VR5 Syncro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
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:
1.6 - 2.5 1.6 - 2.8
Performance
Power:
90 - 205 HP 90 - 193 HP
Torque:
138 - 235 NM 140 - 310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8 - 13.9 seconds 7.9 - 16 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7 - 10.3 5.5 - 11.0
Ford Mondeo petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, a Ford Mondeo with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m 4.67 m
Width:
1.75 m 1.74 m
Height:
1.39 m 1.50 m
Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres 495 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1610 litres no data
Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
10.3 meters 11 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`953 ~ 1`999
Safety:
Quality:
below average
below average
Average price (€):
2000 1000
Rating in user reviews:
8.3 /10
7.3 /10
Pros and Cons:
Ford Mondeo has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
Volkswagen Passat has
available with 4x4 drive lower price
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