Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Mondeo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1040 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia 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 Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Insignia 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 | 4.83 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: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1460 litres | 1465 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 5 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`090 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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