The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
€ 35,200
€ 31,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is 3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
74.3
82.1
72.1 in
Width
74.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
B8
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
217 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
