Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Epica is 7 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Epica has 20 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Chevrolet Epica uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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