Ford Mondeo Hatchback (1996 – 2000) vs Peugeot 406 (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Ford Mondeo Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 194 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.2 s. The Peugeot 406 has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 228 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
1996 – 2000
|
Peugeot
406
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 205 hp | 75 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 235 Nm | 130 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 13.5 s | 8.2 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 228 km/h | 164 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.5 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,562 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,204 – 1,350 kg | 1,215 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

