2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mondeo | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |