Mondeo IV vs Avensis III (T270): which is better?
Ford Mondeo IV (2007–2014) vs Toyota Avensis III (T270) (2008–2018): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Ford Mondeo IV
Toyota Avensis III (T270)Specifications
| Ford Mondeo IV | Toyota Avensis III (T270) | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2007–2014 | 2008–2018 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.0 Duratec | 1.8 |
| Power, up to | 145 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque, up to | 185 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 844 mm | 4 695 mm |
| Width | 1 886 mm | 1 810 mm |
| Height | 1 500 mm | 1 480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 850 mm | 2 700 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 60 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.
Toyota Avensis III (T270)
Pros
- Toyota CVT gearbox: generally reliable
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Toyota CVT gearbox: jerking with old fluid
Gearbox (Toyota CVT): generally reliable; jerks with old oil.
Which one to choose
- Mondeo IV — if you care more about: torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
- Avensis III (T270) — if you care more about: power, 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 Avensis III (T270)?
Mondeo IV: up to 145 hp, Avensis III (T270): up to 147 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Mondeo IV — about 16 475 ₸, Avensis III (T270) — about 15 075 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.