2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mondeo | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |