Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 4.78 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 36 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1448 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 170 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 213 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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