Ford Mondeo Wagon (1993 – 1996) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 184 hp against 170 hp. The Ford Mondeo Wagon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 8.9 s. The Volkswagen Passat Variant uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,211 kg against 1,286 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Wagon
1993 – 1996
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1996 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 75 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 220 Nm | 140 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 13.9 s | 8.9 – 18.3 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 215 km/h | 160 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 9.7 L/100 km | 5.2 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,286 – 1,380 kg | 1,211 – 1,441 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.