Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Superb. Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford EcoSport | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Superb 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 167 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Superb scores higher in safety tests. 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 (€): | 11 400 | 19 600 | |
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