Mazda 6 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 3 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford C-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: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Mondeo 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: | 4.69 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 554 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 53 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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