The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)
€ 32,400
€ 30,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 is 3 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Ford Mondeo 2.3.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
74.3
82.1
71.7 in
Width
74.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
B7
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
153 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.3
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Ford Mondeo 2.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
