2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 53 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1369 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |