Ford Mondeo ST vs Toyota Avalon

Ford Mondeo ST

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Toyota Avalon

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

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 safety8 L/100km

Car B

Toyota Avalon

With five seats, a 497 L trunk, and a strong focus on reliability and safety, the Toyota Avalon fits growing families and road trips. Its 301 hp performance and good value in its segment appeal, though higher fuel use, FWD traction, and limited cargo flexibility may deter some.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety301 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 64

City 37 / 34

Budget / value 60 / 59

Road trip 62 / 63

Performance 31 / 35

Cargo 29 / 27

Practical 43 / 42

Premium 32 / 34

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Mondeo ST · Orange = Toyota Avalon

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Mondeo ST Toyota Avalon

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Pros & cons

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

Toyota Avalon

Strong reliability and safety focus for low-stress ownership
Room for five and a 497 L trunk works for family duties and road trips
301 hp and 7.2 s 0-100 km/h enable confident passing and merging
Around $36,000 pricing offers good value in its segment
Combined consumption of 9.8 isn’t the most efficient for heavy commuting
FWD only—those wanting AWD traction for winter conditions may need alternatives
Cargo-heavy users may outgrow the available 497 L space
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits

Verdict

Pick Ford Mondeo ST if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Mondeo ST uses 8.0 L/100km vs 9.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Toyota Avalon if…

More power

Toyota Avalon puts out 301 hp vs 200 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Mondeo ST

Toyota Avalon

Verdict

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