Ford Mondeo Wagon (1996 – 2000) vs Hyundai Sonata (1996 – 1998): specs compared
The Ford Mondeo Wagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 146 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Wagon
1996 – 2000
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 95 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 220 Nm | 157 – 231 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 13.9 s | 10.1 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 215 km/h | 170 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.7 L/100 km | 8.8 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,249 – 1,392 kg | 1,235 – 1,343 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.