Mazda 6 2015 vs Ford Mondeo 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 438 litres | 429 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 17 800 | 11 400 | |
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