Opel Vectra 1996 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| 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: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 8 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 8 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 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 60 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: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used also on Ford Escort | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.48 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 | 470 litres | |
| 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`870 kg | 1`855 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`335 kg | 1`359 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 496 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 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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