Opel Insignia 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia and Ford Mondeo have the same engine power, but Opel Insignia torque is 120 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 6 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1390 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 44 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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