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Mondeo 1.8TDCI 125 Ghia

Hi There

Does anyone own the new Mondeo, or has anyone driven the 1.8TDCI.
I am changing my company car but in these tough times it has to be a second hand one.
I currently have a Focus 1.6TDCI which is a bit lacking in torque but wondering if the Mondeo will be OK. You get a lot of equipment and comfort but not sure about the perfomance. I am not a speed merchant but don't fancy driving a slug either.

Many thanks

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  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
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    edited 10 October 2009 at 1:19PM
    Max torque:

    Focus: 260Nm at 1750 rpm

    Mondeo: 320Nm at 1800 rpm

    Not much difference in 0-60 time, both about 10.5 seconds


    Edit: above Focus figures assumes 109PS engine
    90PS engine produces about 215Nm max torque, 0-60 just over 12 secs
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  • Enfieldian
    Enfieldian Posts: 2,893 Forumite
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    Don't know if it is relevant but I always look for 140/150 Bhp when buying/renting/leasing a car of that class.

    I had a 106 Bhp Diesel Passat and it was slower than an asthmatic snail.

    136 TDi Peugeot 407 and 150 Saab 9-3 TiD were quite nippy though.
  • Thanks for the replys

    The other option is a 2007 VW Golf 2.0TDI GT 140

    Probably lacking the comfort and equipment levels but no snail I guess
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