Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

1985–1996 vs 1993–1996 · Liftback vs Liftback/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm, Mondeo Mk1 4,670 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: Croma I (Type 154) 500 l, Mondeo Mk1 560 l.
Lowest consumption: Croma I (Type 154) 6.2 l/100 km, Mondeo Mk1 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Croma I (Type 154) 55–119 kW, Mondeo Mk1 65–125 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma I (Type 154) 19 items (S), Mondeo Mk1 17 items (CLX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996 · 12 engines · S, SX, Turbo, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Mondeo Mk11993–1996 · 11 engines · CLX, GLX, Ghia, LXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996no listings	Ford Mondeo Mk11993–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,495 mm–4,520 mm	Length4,481 mm–4,670 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,760 mm	Width1,745 mm–1,747 mm
Height	Height1,433 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,660 mm	Wheelbase2,704 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume480 l–560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,370 kg	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank60 l–61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1996	Production years1993–1996
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–119 kW (75–162 hp)	Power65–125 kW (88–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 Turbo D i.d.	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.8 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 Turbo i.e.	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.5 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsS · CLX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · S	Items in the base trim17 · CLX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Turbo	Items in the top trim26 · Ghia
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

Length: Ford Mondeo Mk1 4,670 mm, Fiat Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm (a 150 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,704 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 560 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

The most frugal Fiat Croma I (Type 154) uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 Turbo D i.d.); the most frugal Ford Mondeo Mk1 5.9 l/100 km (1.8 TD).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

The strongest Fiat Croma I (Type 154) makes 119 kW (162 hp) (2.5 V6); the strongest Ford Mondeo Mk1 125 kW (170 hp) (2.5 V6 24V).

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