Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 30 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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): | 1`775 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 000 | 11 200 | |
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