Compare Ford Mondeo 3 vs Ford Mondeo 2 Liftback vs Ford Taurus 6

Variants
1.6
1.8D
2.0
2.0D 130hp
2.0D 140hp
2.2D
2.3
2.5T
1.8 110
1.8 125
1.8 130
2.0 145
2.0 145 AT
2.0D 115
2.0D 115 AT
2.0D 90
2.0D 130
2.0D 130 AT
2.2D 155
2.5 170
2.5 170 AT
3.0 204
AWD
FWD
SHO

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft ~ 1370 L / 48.4 cu-ft
569 L / 20.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Helical spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55 R16
205/55 R16
255/45 R19
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
12.1 m / 39.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Liftback Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1500 mm / 59.1 in
1429 mm / 56.3 in
1542 mm / 60.7 in
Size | Length
4844 mm / 190.7 in
4731 mm / 186.3 in
5154 mm / 202.9 in
Size | Width
1886 mm / 74.3 in
1812 mm / 71.3 in
1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2177 mm / 85.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1659.0 mm / 65.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1664.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheel Size
16 in
19 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2754 mm / 108.4 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 6F50

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
22%
29%
21%
Pros
  • Interesting I5 engine option
  • Lots of room inside
  • Good value for money
  • Easy to work on
  • Increased power output
  • Better interior appointments
  • More imposing exterior design
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Arguably worse styling than Gen2
  • MacPherson strut front suspensions
  • Limited by its basic suspension setup
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Unreliable engines (internal water pump)

Price

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