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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Used also on Ford Scorpio | |
| 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: | 4.48 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 | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
790 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Mondeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 500 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`820 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`245 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 570 kg | |
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| 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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