Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Octavia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 23 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 172 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 21 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1448 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 20 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 Ford Mondeo (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.2 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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