Used Ford Mondeo Hatchback 2014-2022 review

The most obvious contender is the Volkswagen Passat, which has a classier interior and a slightly more comfortable ride than the Ford Mondeo, although the obvious downside is that you have to make do with a less practical saloon body as opposed to the Mondeo’s hatchback.

If you’re willing to accept a slightly older or higher-mileage car for your budget, we’d point you in the direction of the BMW 3 Series. Again, it doesn't have a hatchback, but it does have handling that’s even more involving than the Mondeo’s, a smart interior with excellent infotainment and some extremely efficient diesel engines.