Mazda 6 2010 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 38 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 1448 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 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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