Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 45 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 88 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 5000 | |
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