2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |