Ford Mondeo vs Audi A7
What's the difference?

Ford Mondeo

$5,995 - $24,480

2018 price

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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C43

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Summary

2018 Ford Mondeo

2019 Audi A7

By Tom White

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

5.1L/100km (combined)

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Well equipped
Practical and refined
EcoBoost engine hammers

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Dislikes

Hit and miss styling
Inconsistent ride
SUV-like seating position

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

2018 Ford Mondeo Summary

Yes, this is a Ford Mondeo review in Anno Domini 2018.

This assumes, of course, that Ford even still sells the Mondeo, and despite the fact that it's the third best-selling car in the segment, Ford oddly doesn't seem keen to talk about it.

Why? Perhaps Ford doesn't want anybody to get overly attached to a sedan-y hatch that has a cloudy future in an ever-shrinking mid-size market. After all, there's still a rather vocal sect of the population feeling burned by the end of the Falcon dynasty.

You'd also be right to assume those numbers are padded out a fair bit by corporate leases. Salesmen in England were long referred to as Mondoe Men for a reason. I'll tell you this much, though, I'd be pretty stoked if I got one of these Mondeos as a lease.

As an FG Falcon owner, for most intents and purposes it would even be a half-way decent replacement for my large sedan. Stick with me as I explain why.

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2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Ford Mondeo 2019 Audi A7

Verdict

The Mondeo creeps to the forefront as one of the best Fords with the smallest marketing budget.

Well equipped, reasonably fun to drive and semi-luxurious to be in for long periods, it's hard to remember why it's so forgettable.

Its certainly worth your consideration over its rivals, but then perhaps you don't want to fall in love with another Ford potentially headed for the chopping block in the near future.

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Ford Mondeo vs Audi A7 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Ford Mondeo vs Audi A7
What's the difference?