A4 B6 vs Mondeo III: which is better?
Audi A4 B6 (2000–2004) vs Ford Mondeo III (2000–2007): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Audi A4 B6
Ford Mondeo IIISpecifications
| Audi A4 B6 | Ford Mondeo III | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2000–2004 | 2000–2007 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.8 Turbo | 2.0 Duratec |
| Power, up to | 163 hp | 145 hp |
| Torque, up to | 225 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Gearbox | CVT | manual |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 547 mm | 4 731 mm |
| Width | 1 766 mm | 1 812 mm |
| Height | 1 428 mm | 1 459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 650 mm | 2 754 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 58 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 15 075 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Audi A4 B6
Pros
- Large tank: 70 L
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Gearbox Audi multitronic (CVT): chain and clutch pack wear
- Age: the last cars were built in 2004, condition is everything
Gearbox (Audi multitronic (CVT)): chain and clutch pack wear; control unit failure.
Ford Mondeo III
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost engine: Duratec suffers timing belt and ignition coil wear
Engine (Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost): on Duratec — timing belt and ignition coil wear; on EcoBoost — overheating and coolant leaks on the 1.6.
Which one to choose
- A4 B6 — if you care more about: power, torque, fuel tank, kz tax 2026.
- Mondeo III — if you care more about: wheelbase.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: A4 B6 or Mondeo III?
A4 B6: up to 163 hp, Mondeo III: up to 145 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: A4 B6 — about 15 075 ₸, Mondeo III — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.
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