Compare Ford Mondeo 3 vs Ford Taurus 5
Variants
1.6
1.8D
2.0
2.0D 130hp
2.0D 140hp
2.2D
2.3
2.5T
FWD
AWD
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
600 L / 21.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Helical spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55 R16
225/55 R18
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1500 mm / 59.1 in
1562 mm / 61.5 in
Size | Length
4844 mm / 190.7 in
5126 mm / 201.8 in
Size | Width
1886 mm / 74.3 in
1892 mm / 74.5 in
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1636.0 mm / 64.4 in
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power
263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline
6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2007 ~ 2009
Reviews
Neofiliac score
22%
21%
Pros
- Interesting I5 engine option
- Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Arguably worse styling than Gen2
- Uninspiring exterior and interior
- Poor handling
- Basic suspension setup
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