Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 390'000 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 Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1390 litres | 1702 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 312 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`477 kg | 1`335 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 613 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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