2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |