Since its release in 2013, the fifth generation of Mondeo has been "fighting" in the domestic B-segment car market for nearly 9 years. The all-new generation of the redesigned model is currently in the pre-sale stage, with a pre-sale price of 159,800-219,800, and will be officially launched in April. After the unveiling of the new generation of Mondeo, its subversive interior and exterior design, exaggerated size upgrades, strong performance and other highlights have triggered the expectations of the outside world for this new car.
At the same time, it is inevitable to evaluate the new generation of Mondeo head-on with the current popular models in the B-class car market. And today, we will compare the new generation of Mondeo with the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, one of the representatives of the German mid-size car, to see who is better.
Appearance comparison: both are "double shapes", focusing on groups with differences
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat, which was launched last year, brings a "double front face" look, and the new generation of Mondeo also has two exterior shapes for consumers to choose from. However, although both cars have two model designs, the audience is still different.
The two front face styles of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat can be said to have gone to two extremes, one is the segmented trim design in the intake grille, with the trapezoidal air intake shape, it seems to be stable and heavy, and this is also the passat's style route, suitable for family and business travel; the other is the use of the "starry sky" dot matrix design, with the front surrounded by the blackened mesh shape, fashion sense and sporty sense coexist, suitable for young car consumers to choose.
Although the front face is obviously different, the design of the body and rear of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat is basically the same, and there is a clear stabilization style.
As a replacement model, the new generation of Mondeo adopts Ford's "potential energy aesthetics" design concept in the appearance design, with ordinary version and ST-line version optional. Both versions have a stacked design like blackened scales inside the front grille, and the upper side of the light strip connects the aggressive light clusters at both ends. The front bracket adopts a penetrating design, but the ST-line version is more forceful on the front bracket than the normal version, and the radical vertical deflector is added at both ends, and the sporty atmosphere is more intense.
The side is color-blocked, the "blackened" roof with a sense of slippage is very dynamic, and the door handle is a very ritualistic hidden design. The ST-line version also added bright red calipers to the sexually pleasing sport wheels. The tail shape is very layered, the top has a blacked ducktail design, and the through-type taillight lighting effect is very significant. In terms of tail styling, the ordinary version of the model is equipped with a slightly upturned ducktail, the blackened taillight group adopts a penetrating shape, and the rear bracket of the ST-line version uses more black elements, which is full of performance.
Evaluation: It can be seen that the two designs of the new generation of Mondeo cater to the car buying aesthetics of young people, and the ST-line version meets the personalized needs of consumers for models. The audience of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat is broader, but it is a little regrettable that the youthful design of the front face of the starry sky version is not reflected in the body and rear, which is a bit incomplete.
Interior contrast: The Passat is too old-fashioned, and the new generation of Mondeo is very fashionable
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is at least pleasing to young people in appearance, and the internal styling is simply "not installed, showdown", because the interior is still the popular design style we are familiar with, with a strong sense of stability, in fact, the mid-term redesign of the Passat did not use the digital cockpit of the golf Is indeed a bit regrettable, because this shape is a bit unable to keep up with the trend. However, the materials for the interior are still thick, and the paint trim in the central control area is also more textured, and it is also equipped with an 8/9.2-inch central control screen and an 8/10.2-inch full LCD dashboard, which is called a backward.
The interior of the new generation of Mondeo adopts a fashionable wrap-around cockpit design, and the 1.1-meter wide screen of the central control is composed of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 27-inch large 4K central control screen, and the technology atmosphere is directly full. The multi-function steering wheels are wrapped in leather as standard and decorated with warm stitching for an excellent grip and a stylish touch. In addition, the car is also covered with a large area of soft material material + fine stitch embellishment, the formation of a double color effect is very visual.
Evaluation: Compared with the very old-fashioned interior design of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, the new generation of Mondeo is full of new wave and technological style, which is the direction that young people value.
Comparison of cars and machines: Both car systems are abundant, and the new generation of Mondeo wins in the details
If you want to improve the driving experience, then the car machine system must keep up. In terms of car applications, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a moS 3.1 intelligent car connection system, which not only reflects no caton situation, but also has online speech recognition, gesture control, remote lock unlocking, intelligent predictive navigation, online music, smart home and other functions.
The new generation of Mondeo is equipped with Ford's latest generation of car machine system SYNC+2.0 Zhixing interconnection system, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A chip, the response speed is very smooth, support remote start, real-time online navigation, gesture control, multi-touch, AI intelligent voice interaction system, facial recognition, vehicle OTA online upgrade and other practical functions, and this car machine system will also continue to learn user preferences, so that travel is more handy.
The new generation of Mondeo's "smart" car system not only has a wealth of applications, but also has fundamental differences compared with similar functions of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. Take the "gesture control" equipped with both cars, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat can only be controlled by the main page turning, the scope is too single, and the new generation of Mondeo gesture control function provides dynamic commands, static instructions and Easter egg modes, even in a noisy environment can be precisely controlled.
Evaluation: Although the functions of the two-car locomotive system are very rich, the functional details of the new generation of Mondeo are obviously better, and the intelligent experience is more outstanding.
Spatial comparison: B-level and B+ level PK, high and low judgment
Body data largely determines the performance of the internal riding space. In terms of body size, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat has a length, width and height of 4948/1836/1469mm and a wheelbase of 2871mm. The length of the body has been increased compared to the old model, coupled with good wheelbase data, even if the passenger with a height of 1 meter 8 sits in the back seat, the leg is still about two punches away from the front seat, and the head is about one punch from the roof. However, the bulge in the middle floor of this car is too obvious, making the rear row appear to be clear, and the passengers on both sides feel comfortable, but the passengers in the middle are not expected to think so.
Let's look at the performance of the new generation of Mondeo. This new car has been upgraded by leaps and bounds compared to the old model, with a length, width and height of 4935/1875/1500mm and a wheelbase of 2945mm. Such a cross-level performance, so that the same 1 meter 8 passengers sitting in the back row, the legs from the front row has about 3 punches of remaining space, and this car has a slip back shape, but the top of the head has been hollowed out, the remaining space of the head is also very obvious. The rear floor of the new generation of Mondeo is equivalent to a "plain" relative to the Passat, so that even if the back row is full of three people, everyone can enjoy the same comfortable travel experience.
Evaluation: In fact, taking the 2022 Volkswagen Passat and the new generation of Mondeo is a bit of a "bully" of this German car, after all, the body size of the new generation of Mondeo has reached the level of B+ level.
Performance comparison: The new generation of Mondeo driving experience and quality are superior
In terms of power performance, the 2022 Volkswagen Passat continues the powertrain of the old model, equipped with 1.4T and 2.0T turbocharged engines, and the transmission is matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, the former with a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 N·m, the latter with a maximum power of 186 hp and 220 hp, and a maximum torque of 320 N·m and 350 N·m.
If the 2022 Volkswagen Passat is used as a family car, in fact, the 330TSI model is enough to meet the needs of family travel, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of NEDC is only 6.3L. Not only is it more fuel-efficient, in the driving process, its power output is very smooth, and there will be no sharp snuging when increasing the throttle, but at low speed, this 7DCT transmission still has some setbacks, and the tire noise is obvious when driving at high speed. In addition, the overall suspension adjustment of this car is actually more comfortable, but it is still full of "moral taste", and the roll control is better when cornering at higher speeds.
The new generation of Mondeo has been greatly upgraded on the basis of the old 1.5T/2.0T+6-speed automatic, and the whole series is equipped with a golden power combination of 2.0T+8-speed automatic/8AT, with a maximum power of 238 horsepower, a maximum torque of 376N·m, a 0-100km acceleration of only 6.5 seconds, and a minimum fuel consumption of 7.11L for the WLTC.
When driving a new generation of Mondeo, it is easy to feel the charm of this power combination, and when you step on the throttle deeply, you can immediately feel the linear increase in speed, and the gear change process is also very smooth. Thanks to the excellent quietness of the car, tire noise and wind noise are also unheard when driving at high speeds.
Even with such a large "body", the hardcover and front response of the car when driving the Mondeo to steer are just right. Due to the blessing of the lightweight aluminum alloy control arm, when passing through some uneven roads, it can effectively absorb a large amount of vibration and quickly rebound, and the comfort of the chassis is very high.
Evaluation: The performance of the two cars can fully meet the needs of family cars, and the difference in fuel consumption is not particularly obvious, of course, if you want to feel a better driving experience and driving quality, it is still a new generation of Mondeo.
Overall
Through the comparison, it can be seen that the new generation of Mondeo is really a bit like the hexagonal warrior in the game, there are surfaces, high degree of intelligence, large space, fierce power, etc., not only the product is powerful, the pre-sale starting price of less than 160,000 is also full of sincerity. After the launch of this new B-class car, it is expected to strongly stir up the market segment and become a good choice for young people and family users to buy cars.