Opel Mokka 2016 vs Ford EcoSport 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is more dynamic to drive. Opel Mokka engine produces 28 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Mokka might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Mokka engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Mokka and Ford EcoSport are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1238 litres | |
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Opel Mokka has more luggage capacity. Opel Mokka has 23 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 134 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford EcoSport, which means Opel Mokka can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`828 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford EcoSport scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 400 | |
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