Ford Mondeo 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 199 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 51 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 101 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 8200 | |
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