Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 3. Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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 41 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 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 | 1263 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 93 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`270 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 7800 | |
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