Ford Mondeo 2008 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda 6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Mondeo 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. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2008 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 15 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 11 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 501 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 53 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 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): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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