Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 21 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1650 km in combined cycle | 1600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Passat version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Passat 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1585 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 Volkswagen Passat (by 195 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: | 2`270 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 755 kg | 630 kg | |
| Ford Mondeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Ford Mondeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 13 200 | |
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