2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda 6 (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fiesta | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |