Opel Vectra 2000 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Used also on Ford Escort | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller, but higher. Opel Vectra is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo 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 Ford Mondeo (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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