2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 203 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (231 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 2005 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
