Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 88 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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: | 4.78 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 509 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1390 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 23 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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