Audi A5 2009 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1390 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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