Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 25 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 115 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.68 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1585 litres | 1848 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 Subaru Outback (by 263 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`601 kg | 1`592 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 729 kg | 508 kg | |
| Ford Mondeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Ford Mondeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 15 200 | |
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