Acura TSX (2003 – 2008) vs Ford Mondeo Sedan (2003 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 203 hp at most. The Acura TSX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.9 s. The Ford Mondeo Sedan has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,465 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Ford Mondeo Sedan is 73 mm longer than the Acura TSX.
| Specification |
Acura
TSX
2003 – 2008
|
Ford
Mondeo Sedan
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 hp | 90 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 165 – 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 7.9 s | 7.9 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 227 km/h | 180 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,465 – 1,495 kg | 1,285 – 1,417 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.