2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 184 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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 (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 2008 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Mondeo | Elantra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1437 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |