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Ford Mondeo ST TDCi vs Octavia vRS - Pictures

By:Auto Express team

9 Jan 2009

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Octavia's diesel powerplant has more power
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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
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Superb build quality sets Skoda apart
Mondeo is very spacious
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