Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 73 NM less than Opel Omega. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 15 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1610 litres | 1800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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