2012 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen T5 and 2012 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 694 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen T5 | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | T5 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |