2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (178 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mondeo | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.2 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 | 1469 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |