Audi A3 Sedan vs Ford Mondeo ST

Audi A3 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Ford Mondeo ST

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A3 Sedan

The Audi A3 Sedan pairs AWD confidence and five-seat practicality with efficient fuel use, making it good value in its segment. It’s quick when you need it (5.2 s to 100 km/h), though cargo flexibility and track-day thrills aren’t its mission.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Ford Mondeo ST

The Ford Mondeo ST blends punchy petrol performance with five-seat, 525-liter practicality for growing families and road trips. It offers good value in its segment with brisk acceleration and efficient-for-class consumption.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety200 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 63

City 53 / 37

Budget / value 68 / 60

Road trip 54 / 62

Performance 32 / 31

Cargo 23 / 29

Practical 46 / 43

Premium 45 / 32

Winter 66 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A3 Sedan · Orange = Ford Mondeo ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A3 Sedan Ford Mondeo ST

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Pros & cons

Audi A3 Sedan

AWD traction inspires confidence in winter and wet conditions
Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km to help keep running costs down
Quick 5.2 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
425 L trunk and five seats suit small-family use and road trips
Sedan trunk and fixed opening limit cargo flexibility for bulky items
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving
Five seats only; no third-row option
Price of 35,000 may exceed tighter budgets

Ford Mondeo ST

Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s for confident passing
Large 525 L trunk supports family travel
Strong safety standing in its class per rankings
Good value in its segment at this price point
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite the generous trunk
FWD layout may disappoint if you face frequent winter driving
Petrol at 8 L/100 km won’t satisfy the most efficiency-focused buyers
Seats five only; not suited to those needing more capacity

Verdict

Pick Audi A3 Sedan if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A3 Sedan uses 5.6 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Mondeo ST if…

More power

Ford Mondeo ST puts out 200 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A3 Sedan

Ford Mondeo ST

Verdict

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