Ford Mondeo 2019 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1430 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1437 litres | 1152 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`320 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`739 kg | 1`721 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 581 kg | 539 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 (€): | 9800 | 13 800 | |
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