Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo and Mazda 6 have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 6. Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 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 |
1460 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 242 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 3200 | |
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