Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 22 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 136 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`155 | 1`950 | |
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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 (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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