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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 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: | 4.60 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): | 1`945 | 1`865 | |
| 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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