Ford Mondeo 1998 vs Honda Accord 1999
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 21 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 2 NM more than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 10 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`770 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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