Ford Mondeo 2013 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 199 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 49 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 6 2012 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 6 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 483 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 54 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 scores higher in safety tests, butFord Mondeo is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 7000 | |
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