Ford Mondeo 2007-2014 used car review

The Ford Mondeo is available in practical sedan, liftback or station wagon form.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 4.5 out of 5 Interior , 3 out of 5

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good
  • Excellent steering and handling dynamics
  • Feels very well built and solid
  • Diesel models extremely frugal to run
The not-so-good
  • Dual-clutch transmission feels unrefined and comes with reliability concerns
  • Interior electronics feel dated

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2011 Ford Mondeo TDCi liftback

Price

$8,000 to $15,500 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 102kW/370Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

20,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4778mm

Width

1886mm

Height

1500mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked

Turning circle

11.6m

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