Opel Insignia 2009 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 75 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.2 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 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 500'000 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: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, 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. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 8 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1680 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 51 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 150 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`280 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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