Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 68 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia (by 40 litres). | |||
| 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`790 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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