Toyota Avalon XSE
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Mondeo ST
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Toyota Avalon XSE
Car A
Toyota Avalon XSE
A five-seat FWD model that pairs strong reliability and safety signals with quick acceleration and a usable 473 L trunk. It suits growing families and road trips at good value in its segment, though winter traction and cargo flexibility aren’t its strengths.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety301 hp
Ford Mondeo ST
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 safety8 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 63
City 37 / 37
Budget / value 62 / 60
Road trip 61 / 62
Performance 31 / 31
Cargo 26 / 29
Practical 44 / 43
Premium 34 / 32
Winter 30 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Avalon XSE Ford Mondeo ST
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Toyota Avalon XSE

  • Reliability and safety rank highly, adding peace of mind for family use
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s and 301 hp enable confident merging and passing
  • Five seats and a 473 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
  • At about $36,000, it offers good value in its segment for power and space

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

Verdict

Pick Toyota Avalon XSE if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota Avalon XSE is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Ford Mondeo ST if…
Performance & capability
Ford Mondeo ST is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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