2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mondeo | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |