2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mondeo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
