Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1130 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 | 1.48 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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 650 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`330 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`602 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 728 kg | 640 kg | |
| Ford Mondeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 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 | 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 (€): | 7800 | 13 200 | |
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