Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Opel Vectra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Escort | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, 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 Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Vectra 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 6 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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