Car Detail

The Ford Mondeo has probably won more awards than any other car in the last couple of years, including What Car? Car of the Year and a host of others.

Sometimes engineers and designers come together and simply get their creation spectacularly right, which is the case with the Ford Mondeo. Its makers refer to kinetic design, which means that it looks futuristic in an utterly individual way, whilst at the same time being the consummate driver’s car. For everyday real-world use it is also reliable, durable, practical and versatile.

Ford’s impressive range of petrol and diesel engines mean that it offers the option of virtually 50mpg economy and 150mph performance plus unrivalled safety and arguably the most generous equipment package of any car in its class.

Build quality is as good as that of any German prestige rival and it comes in a choice of hatchback and saloon models plus estate car formats that are reviewed separately.

Find your nearest Benfield Ford Dealership.

All Ford Mondeo’s are equipped with air conditioning, remote central locking, electric front windows, CD sound system with MP3 compatibility, cruise control, steering wheel adjustment and split-folding rear seats. Ford Mondeo Zetec and upwards also have alloy wheels, electronic climate control and electric operation of the rear windows too.

Many have electric operation of the driver’s seat whilst part leather upholstery and parking sensors are standard on Titanium X Ford Mondeo’s. Options include Bluetooth and satellite navigation, an electric sun roof and metallic paint, which costs £350 on all models.

All Ford Mondeo’s get top marks for safety with a five-star EuroNCAP rating for adult occupant protection, four stars for child protection and two out of a possible four stars for pedestrian safety.

All Ford Mondeo models have anti-lock brakes with traction control and ESP Electronic Stability Programme plus front, side and curtain air bags in addition to rear centre three-point safety belts and ISOFIX child seat mountings. The engines are among the most fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly of any comparable manufacturer.

The 1.8 TDCi 100 has a CO2 rating of 151g/km and the 125bhp version is rated at 154g/km. In the case of the 2.0 TDCi the figure is 156g/km, which results in a company car tax liability of just 22 per cent. This is the same as the petrol-powered 1.6-litre 110bhp engine and rises to just 23 per cent for the 125bhp model. Figures for the 2.0, 2.3 and 2.5-litre petrol variants are 189g/km, 223g/km and 222g/km.

The Ford Mondeo is generally acknowledged to be one of the finest driver’s cars that money can buy, thanks to its brilliantly-engineered chassis and excellent range of petrol and diesel engines. The top performer is the 2.5T with a power output of 217bhp to endow the car with a top speed of 152mph and a 0-60mph acceleration time of just 7.5 seconds plus 30.4mpg economy.

At the opposite extreme is the 99bhp 1.8 TDCi, which boasts 49.6mpg economy despite achieving 115mph performance with a sprightly 0-60mph acceleration time of 12.3 seconds. Lying between these two extremes are several petrol and diesel alternatives that offer variations on the performance and economy themes, such as the impressive 2.0 TDCi with a power output of 138bhp and pulling power of 250lb/ft for a top speed of 130mph, a 0-60mph acceleration time of 9.5 seconds and average economy of 47.9mpg.

The Ford Mondeo range begins with the 1.6-litre petrol-powered 132 Edge model at £17,295.

The 2.0 145ps Edge is £17,795 and the Zetec is £650 more. The 2.0 Titanium is £19,745 and the Titanium X is £2,200 more.

Diesel models begin with the Edge 1.8 TDCi 125ps version at £18,295.

The 2.0 TDCi 140ps comes in Edge, Zetec,  Titanium and Titanium X guises with prices from £19,245 to £23,395.

There is also a Titanium X Sport model from £25,795 for the 2.0 TDCi 163ps Diesel rising to £27,395 for the automatic.

Mondeo Estates are available in a range of models with premiums of between £1100 and £1500 over the hatchback.

Prices are based on manufacturer's recommended retail price. Check out our Ford New Car Offers section for some great special offers.