2012 Ford Mondeo vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 249 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mondeo | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
