Ford Mondeo
Price range
LX hatch-p (2010-15): $10,400-$22,100
LX wagon-d (2010-15): $12,400-$26,200
Zetec wagon-p (2010-15): $12,500-$26,500
Zetec hatch-d (2010-15): $13,200-$27,900
Titanium hatch-p (2011-15): $17,700-$31,700
Titanium wagon-d (2010-15): $16,100-$34,100
Approximate Glass’s Guide prices for a MC series model.
Fuel consumption
Diesel: 6.5-8.0L/100km.
Petrol: (2.0L) 8.0-11.0L/100km; (2.3L) 9.5-14.0L/100km.
Safety
Five-star ANCAP rating.
Towing
1600kg maximum with a 160kg towball load limit.
The competition
Toyota Camry, Mazda6, Subaru Liberty. A European option is Skoda Octavia which, like Mazda6, has a diesel option.