2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 601 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Arosa | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Arosa | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |