Ford Mondeo 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 62 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 49 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 8200 | |
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