Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 16 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1370 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 60 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 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 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`995 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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