2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mondeo | Eos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
