2009 Renault Megane vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 Renault Megane. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Megane | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Megane | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |