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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra and Ford Mondeo have the same engine power, but Opel Vectra torque is 10 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| 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 | 450 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`875 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`370 kg | 1`345 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 525 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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