Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 565 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 11 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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