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: | 2.5 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: | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. 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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 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`875 kg | no data | |
| 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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