Mazda 6 2012 vs Ford Mondeo 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 43 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Ford Kuga | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 10.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.4 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): | no data | no data | |
| 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: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 11 000 | |
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