2005 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 74 kg more than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Sharan | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |