2010 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Mondeo | A4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
