2012 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2012 Ford Mondeo and 2012 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Renault Scenic. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 326 kg more than 2012 Renault Scenic. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mondeo | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
