Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Honda Accord 2003
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 7 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 41 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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