Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 5 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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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