This is the fifth generation Ford Mondeo and the smallest engine available at market launch in Europe: 1.5-litre gasoline engine. This EcoBoost unit is produced in the UK and Romania, but the car is manufactured in Spain, for the European market. For the launch only a manual transmission with 6+R gears is available. You can also see on ThrottleChannel.com the 2.0 TDCi and Hybrid versions of the Ford Mondeo.
Details
Make: Ford
Model: Ford Mondeo | Ford Mondeo 1.5 EcoBoost | Ford Mondeo Estate | Ford Mondeo Sportbreak | Ford Mondeo Tournier
Production: 2014 –
Body type: estate/break, 5 seats
VIN: WF0FXXWPCFEU88560
Price without VAT: 34,508 Euros
Engine: 1.5-litre (1,498 cc) in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, direct injection. The maximum output is 118 kW / 160 PS/hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque is 240 Nm (or 177 lb-ft), available between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm.
Gearbox: 6-speed manual transmission
Tyres: Michelin Primacy 3 235/45 R18 98Y
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 9.3 seconds
Top speed: 217 km/h
Declared average fuel consumption: 5.9 liters of gasoline/petrol per 100 km
Emissions: EU6, 137 g CO2/km
Fuel tank (l): 63
Dimensions (mm): L 4,867 / w 1,852 / h 1,501
Luggage compartment capacity: 488-1,585 liters with full spare wheel | 500-1,605 liters with mini spare wheel | 525-1,630 liters with tyres repair kit
Wheelbase (mm): 2,850
Weight: 1,504 kg
Cd: –
Front suspension: Independent McPherson, coil springs, sway bar.
Rear suspension: Independent multi-link, coil springs, sway bar.
Main standard equipment
Airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, curtain airbags for front and rear seats, ABS, ESP, HLA, high beam assistant, board computer, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, heated windshield and washer jets, Easy Fuel, four electricaly powered windows, electricaly adjustable and foldable side mirrors with heating, chromed element around side windows, Lane Keepings Warning & Assist, EPAS powersteering, multifunction leather steering wheel.
Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)
Deep Impact Blue Metallic Paint (584); SYNC 2 multimedia system with 7 inch touch screen (1,092) consisting navigation, DAB, 12 speaker SONY audio system, 2xUSB ports, Bluetotooth conectivity; leather interior and front seats with massage function (2,100); inflatable rear seatbelts for outer seats (187); Ford Keyless Entry & Start and adaptive Full LED headlamps (1,386); Technology Pack (630) consisting Active City Stop and Blind Spot Assist; Active Park Assist (563); rearview camera with dyanmic guides (226); Winter Pack (294) consisting rear heated seats and heated steering wheel; electrically adjustable steering column (210); Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Collision (823); alumium pedals (134); 18 inch alloy wheels (420).
Comments
+ very roomy
+ very good ride quality
+ good engine performance
+ very good soundproofing
+ good audio system
+ great technology and assistance systems
+ nice design for instrument cluster (analog and electronic)
– only plastic decors available for the interior
– creaky interior
– low resolution rearview camera
Driven by Adrian M. for 150 km, 9.8 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 5,148 km total mileage of the car.
Filmed at Venta Alfarnate
