Mazda 6 2012 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 500'000 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 554 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.2 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 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4400 | |
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