Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Skoda Octavia 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 10 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia 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 Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 20 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 132 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia (by 224 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 000 | |
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