2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |