Opel Vectra 2004 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 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 | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 13 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 |
1360 litres | no data | |
| 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 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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