2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (201 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 735 kg more than 2007 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 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (200 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mondeo | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 23.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
