Mazda 6 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.3 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Mondeo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1460 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. 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): | no data | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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