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Compare Volkswagen Passat CC vs Ford Mondeo 3 vs Ford Taurus 6

Variants
1.8 TSI 152
1.8 TSI 160
1.8 TSI 160 DSG
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 4motion
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 4motion DSG
2.0 TDI 170 DSG
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 AT
3.6 4motion DSG
1.6
1.8D
2.0
2.0D 130hp
2.0D 140hp
2.2D
2.3
2.5T
AWD
FWD
SHO

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
532 L / 18.8 cu-ft
550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
569 L / 20.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
4
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Tire Size
205/55 R16
255/45 R19
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
12.1 m / 39.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Coupe
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1500 mm / 59.1 in
1542 mm / 60.7 in
Size | Length
4799 mm / 188.9 in
4844 mm / 190.7 in
5154 mm / 202.9 in
Size | Width
1855 mm / 73.0 in
1886 mm / 74.3 in
1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2177 mm / 85.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1659.0 mm / 65.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1664.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheel Size
19 in
Wheelbase
2711 mm / 106.7 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 6F50

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
41%
22%
21%
Pros
  • More upscale than the B6/B7 Passat
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Interesting I5 engine option
  • Increased power output
  • Better interior appointments
  • More imposing exterior design
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible DSG reliability
  • Some unreliable I4 petrol engines
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Arguably worse styling than Gen2
  • Limited by its basic suspension setup
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Unreliable engines (internal water pump)

Price

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