Octavia's diesel powerplant has more power
Mondeo's torquey TDCi engine is the more flexible of the pair
Through corners, there’s not much between the two cars, as both deliver precise steering and super-sharp handling
Superb build quality sets Skoda apart
Mondeo is very spacious
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