Skoda Superb 2006 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 8 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 10 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Despite the higher power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 860 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 7 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Skoda Superb has 38 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Skoda Superb uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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