Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo 2007 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo 2003 engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Mondeo 2007, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Ford Mondeo 2007. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1040 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: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`170 | |
| 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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