Mazda 6 2006 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 115 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, 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 Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 27 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 931 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 71 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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: | 11.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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