Ford Mondeo 2002 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 48 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 62 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 130 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`765 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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