Compare Mazda 3 BK Sedan vs Ford Mondeo 4 Liftback vs Ford Taurus 5

Variants
1.6
1.6 2006+
1.6 AT
1.6 AT 2006+
1.6D Euro3
1.6D Euro4
2.0
2.0 2006+
2.0D
1.0 EcoBoost 125
1.5 EcoBoost 160
1.5 EcoBoost 160 AT
1.5D 120
1.6D 115
2.0 EcoBoost 203 AT
2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT
2.0D 150
2.0D 150 AWD
2.0D 150 AT
2.0D 180
2.0D 180 AT
2.0D 180 AWD AT
2.0D 210 AT
FWD
AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
600 L / 21.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
62.5 L / 16.5 gal
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/60 R16, 235/50 R17, 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19
225/55 R18
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Hatchback
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
160 mm / 6.3 in
128 mm / 5.0 in
Size | Height
1465 mm / 57.7 in
1482 mm / 58.3 in
1562 mm / 61.5 in
Size | Length
4871 mm / 191.8 in
5126 mm / 201.8 in
Size | Width
1892 mm / 74.5 in
Track Width | Front
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1636.0 mm / 64.4 in
Wheel Size
6.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19
18 in
Wheelbase
2640 mm / 103.9 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power
263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline
6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2007 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
35%
38%
21%
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring exterior and interior
  • Poor handling
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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