Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra. Despite less power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 12 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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