Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 195 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 45 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1940 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`270 | 2`205 | |
| 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 (€): | 9200 | 7000 | |
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