Used Ford Mondeo for sale: everything you need to know

The Ford Mondeo is an affordable, affable large car that’s been around in various guises since the 1990s. Formerly a British best-seller, the rise of the SUV means it’s popularity waned in later life. However, it still has plenty of common-sense appeal for those seeking a good-value, extremely roomy and good-to-drive car. 

The Ford Mondeo has the list of rivals including the smaller Audi A4, the spacious Skoda Superb and the stylish Mazda 6.

It’s very well-equipped, and offers a core range of economical diesel engines, plus an intriguing petrol hybrid.

Should you buy a Ford Mondeo?

The Ford Mondeo is great for those seeking maximum space for the money. It makes much more efficient use of its footprint than an SUV, with acres of rear-seat space and an enormous boot. 

The core Ford Mondeo is the five-door hatchback. It’s also offered in even more practical five-door estate guise, while the hybrid intriguingly comes as a four-door saloon alongside a five-door estate. Diesel versions sold strongly, while the Ecoblue motors serve up excellent fuel economy for such a large car. 

You can even get a Ford Mondeo with all-wheel drive. The 2.0-litre Ecoblue 190 combined with AWD and an eight-speed automatic transmission is a good all-weather car that comes in both hatchback and estate forms. 

All Ford Mondeos are extremely well-equipped. Touchscreen sat-nav, dual-zone climate control, a Quickclear heated windscreen and all-round parking sensors are standard across the board. Move up the range and things become even more generous, with the Vignale proving borderline indulgent.

The Ford Mondeo has fallen out of favour, as it’s not an SUV and doesn’t have a premium badge. But smart-thinking motorists will look past this, as it’s still a strong car with a broad set of attributes.

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Used Ford Mondeo fuel economy and emissions

Ford concentrated the Ford Mondeo engine range on the three key best-sellers in recent years: a hybrid petrol (called HEV) and a pair of 2.0-litre turbodiesels. 

The range-topping diesel was, surprisingly, available with all-wheel drive, while other Ford Mondeos are front-driven – with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission in the diesels, or a CVT auto in the hybrid. 

• Ford Mondeo 1.5 T 160 Ecoboost petrol: A small engine perhaps for a big car, but the 1.5-litre turbo petrol Ecoboost engine works well in the Mondeo thanks to strong low-down urge. It came with a six-speed manual or auto gearbox and it felt brisker on the road than its 0-62mph time of 9.2 seconds suggested. Fuel economy registered at 47.9mpg and emissions of 134g/km. There was also a 125PS version of this engine.
• Ford Mondeo 2.5 TI-VCT hybrid petrol: The intriguing Ford Mondeo hybrid electric vehicle (also known as a HEV) has an efficient 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric motor and CVT automatic transmission. This allows a degree of pure electric running at slower speeds, without the need to plug in. It produces 187PS, does 0-62mph in 9.2 seconds and averages 47.9mpg. It also has the lowest CO2 emissions of any new Ford Mondeo, at 127g/km.
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ecoboost 240 petrol: The most potent Mondeo with its turbocharged petrol engine offered 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds, which is slower than you might expect as it only came with an automatic gearbox. Economy comes in at 38.2mpg and emissions are 169g/km.
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ecoblue 150 diesel: A long-running engine that’s been at the core of the Ford Mondeo range for years, the entry-level 2.0-litre turbodiesel produces 150PS and is good for 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds. It averages an impressive 53.3mpg and emits 130g/km of CO2.
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ecoblue 190 diesel: A more powerful 190PS version of the same engine, the Ecoblue 190 cuts the 0-62mph acceleration time to 8.9 seconds. Fuel economy dips to 47.9mpg and CO2 emissions rise to 147g/km. There was also a 210PS version of this engine.

There is a broad range of Ford Mondeo engines on the used market – mostly, we must point out, in turbodiesel form. Ford offered the excellent 1.5-litre Ecoboost turbo petrol engine, too, and it’s worth hunting out if you don’t fancy a diesel. 

What used Ford Mondeo trim levels are available?

• The Ford Mondeo Style may be the base model but comes with all the kit you will need. That includes 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, cruise control, electric front windows, electric parking brake, hill start assist, Ford's SYNC 2 infotainment with 8.0-inch touchscreen, and Isofix child seat mounts in the rear bench.
• The Ford Mondeo Zetec (later becoming Zetec Edition) is well-equipped with dual-zone climate control, alloy wheels and touchscreen infotainment. 
• The Ford Mondeo Titanium (later becoming Titanium Edition) brings the plush luxury of heated electric leather seats, larger alloys and a smart 10.0-inch driver display. 
• The Ford Mondeo Titanium X has dynamic LED headlights, leather upholstery, 10-way electrically adjustable front seats that are heated, keyless entry, and rear privacy glass.
• The Ford Mondeo ST-Line Edition is the sporty-look Ford Mondeo with dark-finish 19-inch alloys, an ST-Line bodykit and electric sports seats. 
• The Ford Mondeo Vignale is the poshest Ford Mondeo of all, featuring full Vignale styling details outside and in, premium leather seats with massage function, an upgraded Sony audio system and even active noise cancellation for the ultimate in refinement.

Used Ford Mondeo dimensions and boot size

The Ford Mondeo’s exterior dimensions are: 

• Length: 4,871mm
• Width: 1,911mm
• Height: 1,482mm (estate: 1,501mm)
• Ground clearance: 128mm

The Ford Mondeo’s boot space is:

• 654 litres
• 1,446 litres with rear seats folded

Used Ford Mondeo road tax

Ford Mondeo registered before 1 April 2017 will have their road tax worked out according to their emissions. The cheapest for this will be the Hybrid model with its 99g/km and the 1.5 TDCi turbo diesel with emissions as low as 94g/km in the Econetic model. Their sub-100g/km means free road tax at present, and even the 2.0 TDCi 150 will see you pay only £35. For cars registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, you'll pay the standard road tax rate of £180.

How much is it to insure a Ford Mondeo? 

The Ford Mondeo is a large car focused on competitive running costs, and insurance groups reflect this. The four-door Hybrid saloon starts from group 20 (out of 50), with even the Vignale only moving up to group 24. The 2.0-litre Ecoblue 150 diesel starts from group 22, with the extra performance of the 190PS version nudging up to group 25. The Ecoblue 190 AWD estate is the most expensive version to insure, with a group 30 rating. 

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