2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touran | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Touran | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |