Audi S3 2001 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 115 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S3 is smaller. Audi S3 is 57 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 230 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 1400 | |
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