2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 73 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Tiguan | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
