Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 15 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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): | 1`980 | no data | |
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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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