Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Magnum) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 253 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 163 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 6.0 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 1050 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Dodge Magnum) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 Dodge Magnum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger. Dodge Magnum is 22 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 7 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1473 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1000 | |
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