Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford EcoSport | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Insignia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 72 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 8200 | |
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