Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 70 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 26 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1745 litres | 1630 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 26 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 Ford Mondeo (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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