Skoda Superb 2015 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Superb engine produces 23 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Superb 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 Superb version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Superb 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1760 litres | 1356 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 Superb (by 404 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`230 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`564 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 666 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 8400 | |
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