Ford Mondeo 2015 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Insignia) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.6 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 500 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 71 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8000 | |
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