Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Mazda 6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 90 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 320'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 455 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.8 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 (kg): | 2`100 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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