2009 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 823 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Touran | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Touran | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |