Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 – 2003) vs Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Ford Mondeo Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 226 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 211 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,309 kg. The Ford Mondeo Hatchback dates from 2000 – 2003, the Mazda 6 / Atenza Hatchback from 2002 – 2005.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
2000 – 2003
|
Mazda
6 / Atenza Hatchback
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 220 hp | 120 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 330 Nm | 165 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.2 s | 9.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 243 km/h | 196 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.2 L/100 km | 6.5 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,729 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,309 – 1,426 kg | 1,270 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.