Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo 2003 and Ford Mondeo 2007 have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo 2003 torque is 10 NM more than Ford Mondeo 2007. Ford Mondeo 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo 2003 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo 2003 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo 2003 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 2007 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: | 500'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo 2003 is smaller. Ford Mondeo 2003 is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo 2007, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo 2003 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1460 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo 2007 has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo 2003 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo 2007. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo 2007 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo 2003 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo 2003 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo 2007, so Ford Mondeo 2007 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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