Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Opel Vectra 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 10 NM more than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
| By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.60 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 13 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 | 1360 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`000 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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