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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

FORD Mondeo Hatchback 1996-2000 9 Photos
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Just two years after introducing the Mondeo lineup, Ford refreshed the entire range and fixed most of the problems encountered with the 1994 model-year.

Ford switched from its European mid-size sedan from the RWD platform to the FWD platform with the Mondeo. It was a completely new car, designed from scratch. That led to some mistakes in the design and engineering process, which were revealed after the car's launch. Soon, the blue-oval brand came with a facelift that changed 1400 parts of the car.

Apart from the door panels and the roof, everything else was changed on the bodywork. Even if the windows looked the same, they were not quite exactly the same. At the front, the bigger headlights solved the problem with the lighting since the non-facelifted version just barely lit the road ahead. Due to that, the hood had to be changed, and the grille featured the oval-shaped style. For the hatchback version, a sloped tailgate with a wide rear window made the car looks like a fastback, and the corner-mounted taillights followed the body shape.

The interior was tightened-up to cancel the rattles and squeaks that accompanied every road with a non-facelifted Mondeo. The designers installed a pair of cup-holders at the bottom of the center stack by removing the ashtray. For the hatchback, the rear bench featured a split-folding seatback to increase the luggage area.

Under the hood, the car featured a choice of engine, both diesel, and gasoline. A 1.6-liter powered the entry-level while the full version was a 2.5-liter V6. The standard transmission for the entire range was a 5-speed manual, and a 4-speed automatic was available for selected engines.

FORD Mondeo Hatchback 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.6i 5MT FWD (95 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT FWD (116 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (131 HP)
  • 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (205 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.8L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:66.2 KW @ 3500 RPM
90 HP @ 3500 RPM
89 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque:102 lb-ft @ - RPM
138 Nm @ - RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2707.3 lbs (1228 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:191 g/km

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
1.6i 5MT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 5250 RPM
95 HP @ 5250 RPM
94 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
142 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2654.4 lbs (1204 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:191 g/km

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
1.8i 5MT FWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5750 RPM
116 HP @ 5750 RPM
114 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:117 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
158 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2742.6 lbs (1244 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:196 g/km

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
2.0i 5MT FWD (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (131 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1988 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 5700 RPM
131 HP @ 5700 RPM
129 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:130 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
176 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:200 g/km

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
2.5i V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2544 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 6250 RPM
170 HP @ 6250 RPM
168 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
220 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:228 g/km

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
2.5i V6 5MT FWD (205 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (205 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2495 cm3
Power:151 KW @ 6500 RPM
205 HP @ 6500 RPM
202 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:173 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM
235 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141.7 mph (228 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/45/ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2947.5 lbs (1337 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:233 g/km

FORD Mondeo Hatchback
1.8L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1753 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4500 RPM
90 HP @ 4500 RPM
89 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
177 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:179.6 in (4562 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2861.6 lbs (1298 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:172 g/km
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