2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C2 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
