Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 55 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 13 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 60 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4000 | |
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