Mondeo III vs Impreza II (GD/GG): which is better?
Ford Mondeo III (2000–2007) vs Subaru Impreza II (GD/GG) (2000–2007): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Mondeo III
Subaru Impreza II (GD/GG)Specifications
| Ford Mondeo III | Subaru Impreza II (GD/GG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2000–2007 | 2000–2007 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.0 Duratec | 2.0 |
| Power, up to | 145 hp | 125 hp |
| Torque, up to | 190 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | manual |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 731 mm | 4 415 mm |
| Width | 1 812 mm | 1 695 mm |
| Height | 1 459 mm | 1 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 754 mm | 2 525 mm |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 60 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 16 475 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
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.
Subaru Impreza II (GD/GG)
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Subaru EJ (2.0–2.5) engine: head gasket leaks
Engine (Subaru EJ (2.0–2.5)): head gasket leaks; oil consumption; head gasket on the EJ253.
Which one to choose
- Mondeo III — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase.
- Impreza II (GD/GG) — if you care more about: fuel tank.
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: Mondeo III or Impreza II (GD/GG)?
Mondeo III: up to 145 hp, Impreza II (GD/GG): up to 125 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Mondeo III — about 16 475 ₸, Impreza II (GD/GG) — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.