Mazda 6 2018 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 128 mm (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: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 429 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 scores higher in safety tests, but Ford 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 | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 8400 | |
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