Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Scorpio | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The Mazda 626 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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