Mazda 6 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.3 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1460 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 242 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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