Skoda Superb 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller. Skoda Superb and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 554 litres | |
| Skoda Superb has 11 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`190 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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