Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 140 NM more than Mazda 3. Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 41 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 94 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7200 | |
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