2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 127 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Sharan (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Mondeo | Sharan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |