Mondeo III vs Camry XV30: which is better?
Ford Mondeo III (2000–2007) vs Toyota Camry XV30 (2001–2006): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Mondeo III
Toyota Camry XV30Specifications
| Ford Mondeo III | Toyota Camry XV30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2000–2007 | 2001–2006 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.0 Duratec | 2.4 |
| Power, up to | 145 hp | 152 hp |
| Torque, up to | 190 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | automatic |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 731 mm | 4 805 mm |
| Width | 1 812 mm | 1 795 mm |
| Height | 1 459 mm | 1 490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 754 mm | 2 720 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 155 mm |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 70 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 16 475 ₸ | ≈ 28 750 ₸ |
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.
Toyota Camry XV30
Pros
- Japanese Aisin automatic
- Large tank: 70 L
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Toyota 2AZ-FE engine (2.4): oil consumption due to stuck piston rings (especially before 2009)
- Aisin gearbox (Toyota/Lexus 4–8-speed automatic): jolts when shifting at high mileage
Engine (Toyota 2AZ-FE (2.4)): oil consumption due to stuck piston rings (especially before 2009); stripped cylinder head bolt threads in the aluminum block; water pump leak.
Gearbox (Aisin (Toyota/Lexus 4–8-speed automatic)): shift shocks at high mileage; solenoid wear from old oil.
Which one to choose
- Mondeo III — if you care more about: wheelbase, kz tax 2026.
- Camry XV30 — if you care more about: power, torque, 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 Camry XV30?
Mondeo III: up to 145 hp, Camry XV30: up to 152 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Mondeo III — about 16 475 ₸, Camry XV30 — about 28 750 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.