2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mondeo | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
