Mazda 6 2008 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1420 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 | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1460 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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): | 2`110 | 2`170 | |
| 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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