Opel Vectra 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | 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 Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Vectra is 12 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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