2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1201 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
