Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Scorpio | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`955 | 1`940 | |
| 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 (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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