2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 78 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (231 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis. 2008 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mondeo | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |