Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2003 – 2005) vs Acura TSX (2003 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Acura TSX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.9 s. The Ford Mondeo Hatchback 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 1,309 kg against 1,465 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Ford Mondeo Hatchback is 73 mm longer than the Acura TSX.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
2003 – 2005
|
Acura
TSX
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 204 hp | 203 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 360 Nm | 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 12.9 s | 7.5 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 240 km/h | 216 – 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,729 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,309 – 1,426 kg | 1,465 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.