Mondeo IV vs Lancer X: which is better?
Ford Mondeo IV (2007–2014) vs Mitsubishi Lancer X (2007–2017): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Mondeo IVSpecifications
| Ford Mondeo IV | Mitsubishi Lancer X | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2007–2014 | 2007–2017 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.0 Duratec | 1.8 |
| Power, up to | 145 hp | 143 hp |
| Torque, up to | 185 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 844 mm | 4 570 mm |
| Width | 1 886 mm | 1 760 mm |
| Height | 1 500 mm | 1 490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 850 mm | 2 635 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 59 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 16 475 ₸ | ≈ 15 075 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Ford Mondeo IV
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- Large tank: 70 L
- 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
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Engine (Ford Duratec/Zetec/EcoBoost): on Duratec — timing belt and ignition coil wear; on EcoBoost — overheating and coolant leaks on the 1.6.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Mitsubishi Lancer X
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Engine Mitsubishi 4B1x (1.8–2.4): valve cover leak
- Gearbox Jatco JF011E (CVT): pressure valve and pump wear
Engine (Mitsubishi 4B1x (1.8–2.4)): few widespread serious problems; valve cover leak; chain stretch at high mileage.
Gearbox (Jatco JF011E (CVT)): pressure valve and pump wear; belt and pulley wear; overheating when wheels spin.
Which one to choose
- Mondeo IV — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
- Lancer X — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
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 IV or Lancer X?
Mondeo IV: up to 145 hp, Lancer X: up to 143 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Mondeo IV — about 16 475 ₸, Lancer X — about 15 075 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.