Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 33 NM less than Skoda Octavia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 610'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Escort | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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: | 4.56 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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