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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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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