Mazda 6 2005 vs Ford Focus 2005
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 166 HP | 145 HP | |
Torque: | 207 NM | 185 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 21 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
940 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
620 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 Focus engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.69 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
Mazda 6 is 20 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 526 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 931 litres | |
Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`810 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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