Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 17 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E 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: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Toyota Carina E engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Escort | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Carina E, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 10 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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