Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| 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: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 8 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 790 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`805 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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