Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 38 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1448 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Ford Mondeo has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
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