Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 20 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1356 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 132 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 Skoda Octavia (by 224 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 10 200 | |
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