Mazda 6 2010 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 74 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 182 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Mazda 6 can be harder 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): | 1`940 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2800 | |
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