Subaru Outback 2017 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 65 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Outback consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.50 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. 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 Subaru Outback (by 263 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`592 kg | 1`584 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 736 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 45 procentiem less than Ford Mondeo. Therefore, Ford Mondeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback scores higher in safety tests, but Ford Mondeo is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 6600 | |
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