Ford Focus 2011 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 6 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Ford Focus is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 44 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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