Ford Mondeo 2019 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 43 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1605 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Passat may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 12 800 | |
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