2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Passat (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mondeo | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |