Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Mondeo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chevrolet Epica) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP less power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 7 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Epica, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. The Chevrolet Epica may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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