Ford Focus 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005

 
Ford Focus
2005 - 2008
Mazda 6
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 115 HP121 HP
Torque: 280 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds10.6 seconds
Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Focus engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.36.0
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.6 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres64 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle1060 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway1250 km on highway
860 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 360'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years5 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5
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: 4.49 m4.69 m
Width: 1.84 m1.78 m
Height: 1.45 m1.44 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 litres501 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
931 litresno data
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 meters10.8 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`9051`980
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 (€): 12001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption
Mazda 6 has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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