2007 Volvo S40 vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Volvo S40 | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S40 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2519 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |