Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 370'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2003 2.5 engine: The LCBD engine features a multi-point fuel injection system, where each cylinder is equipped with its own injector for precise fuel delivery. This system is highly durable and reliable, with a low likelihood of ... More about Ford Mondeo 2003 2.5 engine | |||
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): | 1`940 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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