2010 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Audi A4 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, 2010 Audi A4 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A4 | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1826 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
