Opel Insignia 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 47 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1356 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 72 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 Opel Insignia (by 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.7 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`290 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 11 200 | |
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