2008 Volvo S40 vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
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 Volvo S40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 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 2008 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2008 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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2008 Volvo S40 | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S40 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1375 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |