Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1448 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Ford Mondeo has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`471 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 684 kg | 620 kg | |
| Ford Mondeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Mazda 6. Therefore, Ford Mondeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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