2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 115 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 Volkswagen Passat (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Passat | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |