2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mondeo 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Mondeo Passat
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 286 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 220 km/hour 201 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.7 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1478 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 62 L


 

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