| 2010 Ford Fusion vs 2009 Ford Mondeo | December 10, 2009 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| The new Ford Fusion has garnered a lot of positive attention lately. It's received rave reviews, numerous awards, offers a wide variety of trims including a top-class hybrid, and looks good to boot. But does it look as good as its European sibling, the Ford Mondeo? I guess that's up to you. | ||
| 2010 Ford Fusion | vs | 2009 Ford Mondeo |
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| The Fusion actually looks more American whereas the Mondeo looks more European. The Fusion is more aggressive and a lot bolder with its oversized three bar grille and sculptured hood. It has a trapezoidal grille like the Mondeo but its more subdued. While the Fusion looks bolder, the Mondeo looks more elegant. The headlights are curved, the upper grille is kept moderate, and the hood is smooth and rounded. | ||
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| Both front-end designs look great and match each car's respective market. Could a Fusion do well in Europe and a Mondeo do well in America? I guess we'll never know unfortunately. | ||
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| This is where the Fusion starts to fall behind. The oddly proportioned C-pillar and squarish silhouette doesn't look nearly as good as the Mondeo's profile. The Mondeo has a more elegant design with rounded fender flares, a smooth roofline, and a better window design that adds a small window in the rear balancing out the proportions. | ||
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| Both rear designs are a tossup. The Fusion's rear doesn't look quite as modern as it should. The trunk has some distinctive character lines which look good but the tail lights don't match. The Mondeo's tail lights don't look that great either though. They have an odd shape and with the placement of the license plate below them, the combination looks like eyes and a mouth. Both aren't horrible but aren't as good as the good-looking front-ends. | ||
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| Both interiors have a similar layout with the Fusion favoring squared-off designs and the Mondeo favoring circular designs. Buttons on the Fusion may be a bit too low but it makes room for a large information screen. | ||
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PROS +Nicely designed front fascia +Bold styling Cons -Poorly proportioned C-pillar -1980/1990s rear styling |
PROS +Elegant design +Nicely proportioned side CONS -Tail light and license plate placement |
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| Video Source: YouTube via Fifth Gear |
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