Ford Mondeo 2019 vs Volkswagen Passat 2018
| 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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`190 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`612 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 570 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 (€): | 10 600 | 13 800 | |
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