Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 145 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 9 HP more power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 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: | 4.73 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 407 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 93 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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