Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 360'000 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: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.78 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.39 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 7 cm longer than the Audi A5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1390 litres | 980 litres | |
| Ford Mondeo has 6 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 10 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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