Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 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 75 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: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 63 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: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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