Ford Focus 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 2005 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Ford Focus is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
931 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 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`750 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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