Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
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 | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | no data | |
| 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 | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 16 000 | |
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