2010 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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 A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
