Ford Mondeo 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
|
Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 470'000 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 Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, 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 Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Mondeo 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: | 4.80 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
|
Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 28 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Mondeo has
|
Opel Astra has
| |