2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Honda Civic

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 207 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Mondeo 2009 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Mondeo Civic
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 20.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.8 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1472 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 50 L