Ford Focus 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 2 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 1 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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`810 | 1`855 | |
| 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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