Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Volkswagen Vento 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 57 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Vento) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Scorpio is 44 cm longer than the Volkswagen Vento, 18 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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