Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 40 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1356 litres | 1334 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 94 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9600 | |
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