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Topic: Passat Vs Mondeo

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DaveCoaches

06/6/2016 at 8:23am
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I currently drive a Mondeo, 2004 tdci, 130 PS. However it has got 190k on the clock, and despite new injectors and a new dmf, sounds a bit rough.

I have been offered a low mileage Passst 1.9 tdi a couple of years older but with fsh.

I know the 100ps Passat won't legally pull my 1450 kg van, but the 115 and 130ps variants will, so if it's a 100ps it's a no go anyway.

Assuming it's a 115 or a 130, how do they compare to the Mondeo. Bearing in mind 99% of my mileage is not towing?

Usher4566

06/6/2016 at 10:24pm
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I don't have a Passat but I have a 1.9 tdi bora 130bhp it's a great car pulls my van a treat vws will easly do high mileage my last Passat had 285.000 on clock and drove like new ;)

petra8315

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I have a passat 130bhp with 210,000 on clock and pulls like a train, also very economical have had low fourties mpg towing van, best all rounder i have had.

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You want to get the 130 Passat, it's got a max. tow of 1500kg. I've a 2004 with 150k on it and it still pulls like a train. Great on fuel and hauled the Challemger (1350kg) no problem at all.
Can't comment on a newer Mondeo, last one I had was 7 years ago.

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I have a 2008 140 bhp Mondeo and thats great for towing, but the Passat is also a good car. Drive it and see if you can live with it.

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