What a car that mondeo is, my dad has owned 4 of them over the past I think decade and a half, sadly he’s scrapping what will probably be the last one he’ll ever own, but still, long live the king, mondeo mk3
Done 100k km's now with our Mk.3 and all I can say it is a very nice car to drive. A few things broke but nothing really expensive. Drove us to the other side of Europe, over the Alps, on bumpy Polish country roads, everywhere. The check engine light has never gone off, it's an old Ford in the end.., but it runs just fine every morning.
Many criticize the X-type because it has a modified chassis derived from the Mondeo, but this video proves that it's a good thing. The Jaguar X-Type doesn't seem be the Sport version so is a useless test. However, the Jaguar is AWD and set for long journeys with elegant power delivery so obviously, especially in short track it suffers, instead, with the longer transmission it should be more efficient in top speed. However, I prefer the Jaguat to all the others because it can be fast enough but at the same time very comfortable.
@@enriquemalpartida2630 all the seat cars seem to undercut everyone else on price. People say Skoda are cheap. I have found a 2014 yeti is the same price as a Toyota RAV4 £10k ish I know which one I would buy
Hilarious video, the Jaguar X-type is not a Sport model, but with 205/55/R16 comfort wheels!!! A 3.0L 4x4 manual Sport model would have devoured its competitors for sure.
Dobrze, że przypomniałeś mi o tym filmie, bo już zapomniałem, że go wstawiłem. Jako właściciel Mondeo mk3 lubię ten odcinek :) Konkurencja została mocno sponiewierana.
hubgear xD seryjne padaja, ale sa na to 4 rozwiazania. 1) lejesz dobry olej 5W50 2) wymiana panewek na king'a 3) zmiana lokalizacji katalizatorow 4) dolozenie chlodnicy oleju. Oczywiscie najlepiej zrobic wszystkie opcje, ale 2 pierwsze to obowiazek.
@@PanCeglak Dzięki za podpowiedź bo powoli mysle nad zakupem takiego auta ale widziałem ze jest problem z panewkami, przynajmiej teraz wiem co wstepnie bedzie trzeba zrobić
@@Bondarel7 you have never been in a newer car or you don't have a mondeo mk3, the original seats, in the mk3, kinda suck, they are not very adjustable, mainly manual and very stiff.
@@blackwei3299 the seats are indeed terible. With no lateral support and to big for my taste. But the position for driving is not that bad. I was only talking about the position. Everything else is kinda rubish indeed.It could be lower but it s ok. I m only 1.7 m height and i see the hood very well with the seat in the lowest position. But imagine how i "dance" on curves in that big seat LOL. Yet, i stilll adore the car. Superb chassis, handling and very torqy engine my TDCI. THE brakes are not bad either. Long traveling pedal but you can modulate them very good and you have a lot of control. Stops quite well with good tiers.
@@radolw Gdybym miał wozić 3-4 osoby i miałbym do wyboru BMW 3 vs Mondeo to bez zastanowienia biorę Mondeo. Tam z tyłu jest tyle miejsca, że jeszcze można tańczyć. W BMW 3 tak samo jak w A4, Focusie itd jest zwyczajnie ciasno.
Yeah, I doubt this test is accurate. Top Gear was very biased sometimes. The Merc and Bimmer eat the rest for desert, no way those are faster cars than the former ones.
Sounds like you are biased actually, the mondeo in the same engine capacity as the Merc and Beamer is faster in a track but on a normal public road the only thing faster is the Merc the Beamer falls behind because of its drivetrain loss being a RWD Car, but 1 thing is for sure the Mondeo ST220 cant compare to the M3 or the AMG Version of this Merc its just completely different worlds of engine power, also the ST220 was compared to a 330i and the 330i lost in a drag race because of the Mondeo ST220's gearing despite the fact it was lacking power compared to the 330i Beamers, hope that clears your mind.
@@alevoulas2338 I think you should do some research before saying that someone is biased. 1. Both 330i E46 and Mondeo ST 220 have similar power, the BMW has like 3 hp more, that's negligible, not like you say "extra power". 2. the Mercedes is also a RWD car. 3. Top Gear track is not a real track for setting comparisons, more for the show actually. Hockenheim is also a shitty track, 1 minute laps shows it is very short and not concludent. 4. Last but not least, I checked videos with acceleration times of both 330i and ST220, and they are pretty even, ~ 14.5s 0 - 160 km/h and around 24 seconds for 0 - 200 km/h. Even so, considering what chassis and setup the BMW has, I'll take it anyday over the Ford Mondeo. It's just superior engineering in the BMW, the way it rides, the way it takes corners, the way you can accelerate in corners, the engine l6 is a strong engine etc. Even if the Ford Mondeo is similar with the BMW 330i acceleration-wise in straight line, it's still not better than the BMW. It takes way more to outperform the bimmer.
@@alevoulas2338 Yeah, maybe. I doubt it is faster on Nürburgring or other fast track for that matter. As I said, you have much more engineering going on in the bimmer, engine, gearbox, chassis & suspension. Far more ballanced car. But hey, you like the Mondeo, that's ok with me.
@@legioner9 Well i mean it hasnt been proven yet but it might be faster it honestly depends the bimmer tho is a fast car for sure im not doubting that.
What a car that mondeo is, my dad has owned 4 of them over the past I think decade and a half, sadly he’s scrapping what will probably be the last one he’ll ever own, but still, long live the king, mondeo mk3
Mondeo power 💪💪💪
Mondeo noob
@@b16a28 MONDEO POWEEEEERRRR
JDM POWERRRERR
JDM is betteerrr
@@b16a28 Jdm??
Done 100k km's now with our Mk.3 and all I can say it is a very nice car to drive. A few things broke but nothing really expensive. Drove us to the other side of Europe, over the Alps, on bumpy Polish country roads, everywhere. The check engine light has never gone off, it's an old Ford in the end.., but it runs just fine every morning.
Ford Mondeo 2.0 DuraTec 145 HP ❤️
It doesnt exist 145hp 2.0 mk3 mondeo, only 115hp 2.0 5.gears and 130hp 2.0 TDCI with 6 gears, learn more..
@@blackwei3299 2.0 petrol is 145 hp momdeo
@@zoranzoran8045 2.0I
@@blackwei3299 My 2002 Ford mondeo MK3 TDCi has 136hp with 5 gears manual gearbox.
Mine it's 2.2l 155hp tdci titanium 2007
Mondeo pozamiatało 😁😍
the ford is such a great car to drive. I loved my dads estate one.
Jesus, you just gotta love that laguna. Man it is such a cool car, I have one and it is really a beaut. Even coming 4th it still pack a punch.
Many criticize the X-type because it has a modified chassis derived from the Mondeo, but this video proves that it's a good thing.
The Jaguar X-Type doesn't seem be the Sport version so is a useless test.
However, the Jaguar is AWD and set for long journeys with elegant power delivery so obviously, especially in short track it suffers, instead, with the longer transmission it should be more efficient in top speed.
However, I prefer the Jaguat to all the others because it can be fast enough but at the same time very comfortable.
Where is the 2001 Seat Toledo?
Do you mean a Leon saloon ?
@@chrishart8548 the Toledo is not a leon saloon the Toledo is from 1998 the León is from 1999 but yes
It is 1 class cheaper, these are middle class cars
Its cheaper but is from the same class
@@enriquemalpartida2630 all the seat cars seem to undercut everyone else on price. People say Skoda are cheap. I have found a 2014 yeti is the same price as a Toyota RAV4 £10k ish I know which one I would buy
Mazda 6?
Any one knows what Is the season and episode of this video?
S01E04
Honda🎌
Merc 20hp more and a turbo still 2 seconds slower than the Mondeo
I thought it was supercharged
@@loranger6447 turbo/supercharged still not normally aspirated
mondeo also has a turbocharger in the duratorq 2.0 engine.
@@blackwei3299 but that's the diesel. These are all petrol cars.
@chrishart: This fact alone is a clue on how biased Top Gear was when they tested these cars, them clearly favouring the Ford Mondeo.
And I still drive it 😉
Me too, mine is from 2001 a duratorq diesel
Hilarious video, the Jaguar X-type is not a Sport model, but with 205/55/R16 comfort wheels!!! A 3.0L 4x4 manual Sport model would have devoured its competitors for sure.
Yeah well they used a 318i. What if they used a 330i with M-package instead? It would smoke all the others.
Мондео 3 🔥
2.0tdci and map 165hp 380nm it goes like crazy 😂
Mine is also remapped. I was racing with Passat b5.5 1.9tdi from 0 to 200 and even tho i was 200kg heavier i won.
@@Бољегробнегороб
I have traction problems firs and second gear, it spins all the way but ones it hooks in third its another story 😁
Мондео 3 -топ
Тачка просто пушка гонка.
E46 na większym kole lepiej by sobie poradziło, tak czy siak dla mnie jest rozlazłe w porównaniu do E36
2.2 tdci qjba 155hp + chip and upgrade 220hp 😊
dzięki za wrzute :D
Dobrze, że przypomniałeś mi o tym filmie, bo już zapomniałem, że go wstawiłem. Jako właściciel Mondeo mk3 lubię ten odcinek :) Konkurencja została mocno sponiewierana.
@@sseebbaa1sseebbaa1 dokładnie! Też śmigam mk3 - st220 :) zajebiste auto, pozdro :)
@@PanCeglak Witam mam takie pytanko jako, że jest pan posiadaczem st220 jak wyglada sprawa panewek rzeczywiscie padają one w Duratecach 3.0 v6 ?
hubgear xD seryjne padaja, ale sa na to 4 rozwiazania. 1) lejesz dobry olej 5W50 2) wymiana panewek na king'a 3) zmiana lokalizacji katalizatorow 4) dolozenie chlodnicy oleju. Oczywiscie najlepiej zrobic wszystkie opcje, ale 2 pierwsze to obowiazek.
@@PanCeglak Dzięki za podpowiedź bo powoli mysle nad zakupem takiego auta ale widziałem ze jest problem z panewkami, przynajmiej teraz wiem co wstepnie bedzie trzeba zrobić
I still use mondeo, only increase was necessary, yes evolution was necessary and I changed it.
Love my mondeo 2.2 tdci keeps up or even chins most modern cars on back roads 😂
bmw to poza klasyfikacja bylo ze nie pokazali i przegrało o 2 sekundy z mondeo
Shame it's got such a bad driving position, perched on a bar stool mk3 Mondeo 😞
Why îs it that you don t like about it? I think it s a liitle bit high, but the car îs so predictable and it s so confortable
@@Bondarel7 you have never been in a newer car or you don't have a mondeo mk3, the original seats, in the mk3, kinda suck, they are not very adjustable, mainly manual and very stiff.
@@blackwei3299 the seats are indeed terible. With no lateral support and to big for my taste. But the position for driving is not that bad. I was only talking about the position. Everything else is kinda rubish indeed.It could be lower but it s ok. I m only 1.7 m height and i see the hood very well with the seat in the lowest position. But imagine how i "dance" on curves in that big seat LOL. Yet, i stilll adore the car. Superb chassis, handling and very torqy engine my TDCI. THE brakes are not bad either. Long traveling pedal but you can modulate them very good and you have a lot of control. Stops quite well with good tiers.
I have a mk4.5 mondeo and love the driving position. Did ford improve it.
Why on earth did Ford equip the Mk3 with that hateful bar stool driving position?
Jason Belly
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Those arent Ford mondeo rivals
And which competitors should be?
Like jaguar xf Mercedes e class etc big car
BMW M5
@@aidagjinoshi6847 Mercedes e klas is bigger clas or mondeo
@@zoranzoran8045 and Mondeo is between c class and e class, is right e class is little bit more biger
HEAR THE MIGHTY MAZDA L SERIES ENGINE SCREAM. MONDEO POWER.
fakt dobrze sie prowadzi ale silniki malo wytrzymale
Why Ford had to design the mk3 Mondeo with such a hateful driving position's just beyond me
Wg mnie powinni porównywać z bmw 5 a nie 3
Czyli też Mercedesa E, Jaguara S-Type i Hondę Legend ?
Raczej nie...
@@sseebbaa1sseebbaa1 Niby masz rację, że nie, ale z drugiej strony takie Mondeo jest w środku sto razy większe niż BMW serii 3...
@@p7hyte
No niestety.ale 5 to nie ten segment. Napęd na tył sporo zabiera,chociaż wtedy można przednią oś dalej wysunąć
@@radolw Gdybym miał wozić 3-4 osoby i miałbym do wyboru BMW 3 vs Mondeo to bez zastanowienia biorę Mondeo. Tam z tyłu jest tyle miejsca, że jeszcze można tańczyć. W BMW 3 tak samo jak w A4, Focusie itd jest zwyczajnie ciasno.
@@sseebbaa1sseebbaa1accord jest klasowo autem pomiędzy serią 3 a 5
Wsiądź sobie do trójki a do Accorda
W accordzie zdecydowanie więcej miejsca z tyłu
Yeah, I doubt this test is accurate. Top Gear was very biased sometimes. The Merc and Bimmer eat the rest for desert, no way those are faster cars than the former ones.
Sounds like you are biased actually, the mondeo in the same engine capacity as the Merc and Beamer is faster in a track but on a normal public road the only thing faster is the Merc the Beamer falls behind because of its drivetrain loss being a RWD Car, but 1 thing is for sure the Mondeo ST220 cant compare to the M3 or the AMG Version of this Merc its just completely different worlds of engine power, also the ST220 was compared to a 330i and the 330i lost in a drag race because of the Mondeo ST220's gearing despite the fact it was lacking power compared to the 330i Beamers, hope that clears your mind.
@@alevoulas2338 I think you should do some research before saying that someone is biased. 1. Both 330i E46 and Mondeo ST 220 have similar power, the BMW has like 3 hp more, that's negligible, not like you say "extra power". 2. the Mercedes is also a RWD car. 3. Top Gear track is not a real track for setting comparisons, more for the show actually. Hockenheim is also a shitty track, 1 minute laps shows it is very short and not concludent. 4. Last but not least, I checked videos with acceleration times of both 330i and ST220, and they are pretty even, ~ 14.5s 0 - 160 km/h and around 24 seconds for 0 - 200 km/h. Even so, considering what chassis and setup the BMW has, I'll take it anyday over the Ford Mondeo. It's just superior engineering in the BMW, the way it rides, the way it takes corners, the way you can accelerate in corners, the engine l6 is a strong engine etc. Even if the Ford Mondeo is similar with the BMW 330i acceleration-wise in straight line, it's still not better than the BMW. It takes way more to outperform the bimmer.
@@legioner9 Doesnt change the fact that the st220 is faster on the track.
@@alevoulas2338 Yeah, maybe. I doubt it is faster on Nürburgring or other fast track for that matter. As I said, you have much more engineering going on in the bimmer, engine, gearbox, chassis & suspension. Far more ballanced car. But hey, you like the Mondeo, that's ok with me.
@@legioner9 Well i mean it hasnt been proven yet but it might be faster it honestly depends the bimmer tho is a fast car for sure im not doubting that.
Ford mondeo best driving saloon