2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 129 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mondeo | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |