Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mazda 3 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 145 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 185 NM | 145 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
1160 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.78 m | 4.46 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 32 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 340 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1460 litres | 1360 litres | |
Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 200 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 100 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 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`090 | 1`770 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
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