Ford Mondeo 2002 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 25 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 16 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 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`975 | 1`995 | |
| 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 | 4400 | |
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