Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 73 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 117 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 17 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1460 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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