Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1390 litres | 1465 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 34 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 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`230 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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