2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
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 (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mondeo | Clio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1149 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |