Ford Mondeo 1.8 SCI Ghia

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Basic data
Technical information
Our measurements

Some are more fuel efficient and others are less fuel efficient, which should be the main reason for using a direct injection gasoline engine that runs (in economy mode) on a lean mixture. Why this is so we will write a few pages ahead, but in this article we will write more about the car that convincingly confirms this theory: the Ford Mondeo with a 1-liter engine with SCI marking. SCI stands for Smart Charge Injection - a good sign that a direct injection engine can run lean when it's not fully loaded.

It is supposed to save 6 to 8 percent of the amount of fuel consumed in everyday use, but of course this depends mainly on the driver's right foot - the heavier, the higher the consumption. And because the engine is inherently more sleepy, the accelerator pedal was often on the ground during the test. Thus, the test consumption is not as low as one would expect at first glance - just under 11 liters per 100 kilometers.

The already weaker turbo-diesel engine is a better bet for fuel economy, especially since it has 130 "horsepower" and a whopping 175 Nm of torque, compared to SCI's 115 horsepower and 285 Nm. The more powerful 130 hp TDCI is much faster than the SCI, but still more economical. Thus, TDCI performance is higher, consumption is lower and the price is comparable. Specifically: The stronger TDCI is a little less than $100 more expensive.

Despite the fact that the SCI is not the liveliest engine, it is at least outwardly an athlete. This was mainly provided by 18-inch wheels with low-profile tires (which ensured excellent road position and braking distance), and additional ESP and xenon headlights provided safety.

The Ghia equipment designation means a rich assortment, including automatic air conditioning, and the list of optional equipment in the Mondeo tested was long and varied. In addition to the aforementioned safety accessories and wheel rims, there are also leather, electrically adjustable and fan cooled seats and electrically foldable mirrors. ...

Just a little less than 6 million tolars. Many? Supposedly taking into account the capabilities of the engine, but not taking into account the car as a whole. Good road location, lots of space and equipment justify the price.

Dusan Lukic

Photo by Alyosha Pavletich.

Ford Mondeo 1.8 SCI Ghia

Basic data

Sales:	Summit motors ljubljana
Base model price:	24.753,80 €
Test model cost:	28.342,51 €
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Power:	96kW (130 KM)
Acceleration (0-100 km / h):	10,5 with
Maximum speed:	207 km / h
Mixed flow ECE:	7,2l / 100km

Technical information

engine:	4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - gasoline direct injection - displacement 1798 cm3 - maximum power 96 kW (130 hp) at 6000 rpm - maximum torque 175 Nm at 4250 rpm.
Energy transfer:	front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/40 R 18.
Capacity:	top speed 207 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 10,5 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,9 / 5,7 / 7,2 l / 100 km.
Mass:	empty vehicle 1385 kg - permissible total weight 1935 kg - permissible roof load 100 kg.
External dimensions:	length 4731 mm; width 1812 mm; height 1415 mm - ground clearance 11,6 m - trunk 500 l - fuel tank 58,5 l.

Our measurements

T = 19 ° C / p = 1011 mbar / rel. vl. = 64% / Mileage status: 6840 km
Acceleration 0-100km:	10,8s
402m from the city:	17,7 years ( 128 km / h)
1000m from the city:	32,5 years ( 159 km / h)
Flexibility 50-90km / h:	11,4s
Flexibility 80-120km / h:	18,3s
Maximum speed:	207km / h (V.)
test consumption:	10,3 l / 100km
Braking distance at 100 km / h:	37,5m
AM table:	40m