2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki SX4 (144 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mondeo | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1437 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
