Ford Scorpio 1992 vs Volkswagen Vento 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 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 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 26 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): | 7.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Scorpio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.74 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 36 cm longer than the Volkswagen Vento, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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: | 1`750 kg | 1`200 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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