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Somehowed Japanese, German and American, who of them the best business class cars do. Argued, argued and decided to call Russian. However, but they sell their creations and on his land The fair Japanese brought their latest developing Mazda6 to the court. Americans put up the best, in their opinion, in the Ford Mondeo class. And the Germans did not originate the original VW Passat, the car is notable and pleasant in all respects, although not very fresh. He went to them Russian and began to strain his mighty mind. And although it is not a boyars, this is a case on the trifles of synapses to smooth, still the problem is penetrating and the word I decided to say.
Looking, as usual, began with new items. Moreover, the Japanese is still long before it appears to intrigue steel. Looking a peasant Mazda6 make the car. He saw in it something that the nature of the country, from where the novelty was brought, emphasizes. And although the former Mazda6, too, did not suffer a disadvantage of the national flavor, still this car seemed much more Japanese. The same as the people of the local, squat, aspiring. And beautiful, like a young tea. But not only the beauty of the Russian man was conquered. He looked at the fact that the car is more old in size. Although it was quite convenient in the same, yet the extra millimeters, for which the sedan grew up in all directions, our person had to do. Purchase for the soul is wide here.
There seemed to be no one for the fact that the word was wisdom: ergonomics. The instrument shield was pleasant, although a bit and fetched. There was no attention left and how the salon is made. Of course, there were first samples and more worthy, both on finishing and the quality of materials, but still seen in the Mazda6 judge very satisfied. The novelty perception and the common stylist the salon bribed it. Next, he sent his feet to Ford, that Mondeo is called. I looked at this car for a long time and could not understand anything to attribute it to what class. Of the business, it seems to have grown, not to the representative of the representative office. I thought, I thought until the molds and the content of the car were transferred to his thoughts into another river. He looked around for all the contestants at once and realized that Mondeo would be the larger than all. It was pleased, because it lives for all healthy and young people in the blood for many centuries. Yes, and the form of this car itself seemed to be one of the most representative. In such a, without fear, I will worry, and you can come to the Duma, and to the appointment. However, he was upset heavily when this village was in the car. And not the lack of space to twist it forced him, everything is in order with this. A wisdom central console This is what disappointed extremely. Like beads, it shook with small buttons, and what to push what to push, it was difficult to understand at first. He sat before her and Diva was given, as in such a wonderful and modern car in all respects, the car could not appear.
He went to Volkswagen Passat, in order to further indulge in comparisons. And as he only looked at him, at what angles I looked at it and in which entourage did not imagine, this image seemed to him the most duplicate of all. It was not in him delete, like Mazda6, nor chic, like Mondeo. He reminded him the German helmet is simple, reliable, not devoid, however, aesthetics. And he noted for himself what, although Passat and is inferior to Mondeo in dimensions, still inexpensive, like Mazda6, does not seem. I was pleased with the fact that the road clearance here is the safest to ride in Ughabam Russian. And most of all I liked the salon. Let and there are no special delights here, as well as outside, and the soul rejoices the convenience and thoughtfulness of the car literally in everything. One thought did not give rest: after all, the elder is already a car, so that equal with rivals to take; Read the fourth avenge goes. The boyars will not understand if it is in the first place to put. And he decided the man's final word after check-in.
He gathered all the guests of the overseas and went to the trap of the protected. The track is not wide, not narrow, not long, not short, not too smooth, not very broken, but absolutely not direct turns of turning. In general, the usual Russian road. Sedded the peasant to start the car from the east of the far. He rushed under the hood of herd of the samurai hood and suffered him away. To manage the Japanese car, because all its actions are sharp and lightning, as if not the car is at all, and the sword is in skillful hands. However, it seemed not too soft. The arrival of the hillock: shakes not slamor on irregularities. Yes, and stability in the turns of the precipitors are not enough: the rear wheels are lying to overtake the front. He knew the man that nests such a lady in maneuvering adds, but it grown from the age of frivolous. Therefore, it was upset, realizing that the years had not to return to the years, no matter how much molding apples, all the same, except the abdominal disorder, would not get anything. Oh, such a car he him yes, fifteen years ago! He went to watch American car. And the engine roared again, having linked it on the track was feended. Our man's dynamics was drunk, you put this Mondeo powerful 220-strong engine. And soul soul Russian from driving rapid. But lacking this clarity in management, which is inherent in the Japanese car. In addition, this car could not so worry and mischievously pass the steep turns. Drew him behind the trajectory outlined due to greater weight. And the man did the conclusion that this car is very useful in the boyars garage: the species of important meet and unhurried walks to arrange.
The second time I changed the car. And she rushed back on the path of the launched, in order to make the final conclusion for himself and announce the winner. And how surprised was when I realized that the German car, although the elderly years, everything is in prosperity: and dynamics, and manageability, and stability. Only the catch of appearance is not enough.
As a result, our man did not become this time the brother's frozen quarreling and let's give in places. In the end, according to his understanding, they all deserve the right to first place. Especially if correct priorities arrange. And we have no problems in Russia.
Mazda6. New Mazda6 made under the slogan time to be Japanese. She is not similar to either American, nor on the European car, in connection with which it became even more interesting. Plus, the car added in size, and it was touched by not only external dimensions, but also a wheelbase. The interior has changed for the better.
Driving
Pointed and on the edge of the foul ride on this car gives true pleasure. However, it is necessary to get used to the nehor.
Salon
It is spacious and quite comfortable. He is pleasant to the outstand and from aesthetic point of view. Somewhat confuses only
little opening trunk. Comfort
Mazda never differed good noise insulation, not all right in this regard and in new items.
Safety
A rather extensive basic equipment is quite acceptable.
Price
Turning.
Ford Mondeo.
The third generation Ford Mondeo has a set of qualities that we are accustomed to see the Premium Class cars: expensive finishing materials, a spacious interior with a reference ergonomics, the highest level of safety and extensive basic equipment. New high-tech options are applied.
Driving
Despite its dimensions, the car still managed to conquer us with clear steering and the collapsed suspension.
Salon Spacious and convenient, but small miscalculations in ergonomics still leave an unpleasant precipitate.
Comfort
It is clearly traced the desire for the manufacturer to make the car even better than it really is. It concerns this and options, for this car generously cooked.
Safety
At a decent level.
Price
It strongly depends on the configuration.
VW Passat. Despite the fact that Volkswagen Passat is not fresh, it is no longer possible, all one he continues to enjoy well-deserved popularity. Successful design solutions, good dynamic characteristics, a spacious interior, a spacious trunk and high quality of execution were and remain in demand at all times.
Driving
Surprisingly a pleasant car in all respects. No negative emotions.
Salon
Quite simple in terms of design, but very
spacious and quite comfortable. Comfort
The abundance of options allows you to fill the car to all anything. The basic equipment deserves attention.
One electric parking brake that helps to get in a slide, which costs.
Safety
Includes the entire list of necessary equipment.
Price
Acceptable.
Database
Dimensions, weight
Models Mazda6 Ford Mondeo VW Passat
Curb weight, kg 1355 1581 1583
Full weight, kg 1925 4844 2000
Length, mm 4735 4844 4762
Width, mm 1795 1886 1820
Height, mm 1440 1500 1472
Base, mm 2725 2850 2709
Trunk volume, l 519 550 565
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km / h 200 245 208
Overclocking time up to 100 km / h, from 11.3 7.5 10.2
Control fuel consumption, urban cycle, l / 100km 9.5 13.6 12.8
Control fuel consumption, highway, l / 100km 5.2 6.8 6.6
Technique
Engine type gasoline, row gasoline, row gasoline, row
Number of cylinders 4 5 4
Number of valves per cylinder 4 4 4
Working volume, cm3 1798 2500 1984
Power, hp at min-1 120/5000 220/5000 150/6000
Torque at min-1 165/4300 320/1500 200/3000
5-speed transmission, automatic 6-speed, mechanical 5-speed, automatic
Front front front drive
Front Wheel Pendant Independent Independent Independent
Independent independent rear wheel suspension
Brakes Front disk disk disk
Brakes rear disk disk disc
Steering Gear Rack Gear Rake Gear Rake
Front tire size 215/50R17 235 / 45R17 235 / 45R17
Rear tire size 215 / 50R17 235 / 45R17 235 / 45R17
Volume of fuel tank, l 64 70 70
Our verdict
Undoubtedly, all of the cars presented in this material deserve attention and safely be considered when choosing. But it is worth noting that, with other things being equal, the new Mazda6 seemed to us still more youth machine. Moreover, it is not only its design, but also driving characteristics. Ford Mondeo is more solid. However, this also does not prevent him from being sufficient, especially if we are talking about a car with a 2.5-liter engine. Well, Volkswagen Passat is just a very successful compromise. Compromise in everything.
Mazda6. Price: 738 000 rub. On sale: 2007
VW Passat. Price: 809 854 rub. On sale: 2005
Ford Mondeo Price: 879 000 rub. On sale: 2007
Author: Oleg Kalaushin
Photo: Igor Kuznetsov
Source: Magazine 5 Wheel [February 2008]
