Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 9 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.2 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |
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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`950 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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