2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 177 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Mondeo | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
