2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mondeo | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
