Subaru Outback 2017 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 115 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 960 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. | |||
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`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`592 kg | 1`601 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 729 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 44 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 | 7600 | |
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