Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Insignia 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: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 1 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 54 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 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`185 | 2`315 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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