2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 567 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Arosa | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Arosa | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 974 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |