Opel Vectra 1995 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller, but higher. Opel Vectra is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
790 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`745 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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