Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
|
Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 9 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1610 litres | 1646 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 12 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 36 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Mondeo has
|
Subaru Legacy has
| |