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Court and the case

The Japanese, German and American, argued once, which of them makes the best business class cars. They argued, argued and decided to call the Russian. After all, they sell their creations and on his land
 
The fair Japanese brought their very last development of Mazda6 to the court. The Americans put up the best, in their opinion, in the Ford Mondeo class. And the Germans did not roll out VW Passat, a noble and pleasant car in every way, although not very fresh. Russian came to them and began to strain his mighty mind. And although it is not a boyar this thing to move the synapses on the trifles of the synapses, he was still imbued with the problem and decided to say a good word.
The review, as usual, began with the novelty. Moreover, the Japanese, long before her appearance, began to intrigue the white light. The peasant Mazda6 Help Car looked around. He saw in her something that the character of the country, from where the novelty was brought, emphasizes. And although the former Mazda6 also did not suffer from a lack of national color, yet this car seemed much more Japanese. The same as the people there, squat, directed. And beautiful, like a young virgin. But not only the beauty of the Russian man was conquered. He also looked that the car is more old in size. Although it was quite convenient in the former, nevertheless, the extra millimeters, which the sedan grew in all directions, our person lied to the disposition. There are plenty of spaciousness for the soul here.

It also seemed not bad that the word is called: ergonomics. The instrument shield was pleasant, although a bit and far -fetched. There was no ignorance of how the salon was made. Of course, there were previously met samples and more worthy, both in decoration and in quality of materials, but nevertheless the judge was very pleased with what was seen in Mazda6. The salon bribed him with novelty perception and general style.
Then he directed his feet to Ford that Mondeo is called. He looked at this car for a long time and could not understand in no way which class to attribute it to. From business, it seems to have already grown up, it has not grown to the representative. I thought, thought, while the forms and content of the car transferred his thoughts into a different direction. He looked at all the contestants at once and realized that Mondeo would be the largest. This pleased, because the craving for everything healthy and fellow in his blood has been living for many centuries. And the very shape of this car seemed to be one of the most representative. On this, without fear of shaving, and you can come to the Boyarsky Duma, and to the nobleman to receive. However, he was very upset when this got into this car. And the lack of space forced him to twist him, everything is in order with this. The sophisticated central console is what disappointed extremely. Like beads, it is showered with small buttons, and which for what to press, it is difficult to understand at first. He sat before her and was given a diva, as in such a wonderful and modern car in all respects this inconvenience could appear.

He went to Volkswagen Passat, so that further comparisons and thoughts to indulge. And no matter how he looked at him, at whatever angles he looked at and in what surroundings he could not imagine, this image seemed to him the most boring of all. There was neither removed in him, like Mazda6, nor Shiku, like Mondeo. He reminded him of a German helmet simple, reliable, not devoid of aesthetics. And he also noted for himself that, although Passat is inferior to Mondeo in dimensions, it does not seem to be undergrowth, like Mazda6. I was also pleased that the road clearance here is the safest for driving on Russian bumps. And most of all I liked the salon. Let there are no special delights here, like outside, and the soul rejoices in the convenience and thoughtfulness of the car literally in everything. The only thought was haunted: after all, middle -ages are already a car, in order to compete on equal terms with rivals; Read the fourth year already. The boyars will not understand if you put it in the first place. And the man decided the final word after the races to say.
He gathered all the guests of the overseas and went to the protected path. The path is not wide, not narrow, not long, not short, not too flat, not very broken, but not at all straight with turns. In general, an ordinary Russian road. The peasant saddled to begin with a car from the east of Dalnoye. The herd of the Samurai horses roared under the hood and carried it into the distance. To control the Japanese machine, because all its actions are honed and lightning -fast, as if it were not a car at all, but a sword in skillful hands. However, the tread of the horse did not seem too soft: it shakes not on bumps. Yes, and stability in the turns of the intricate is not enough: the rear wheels strive to overtake the front ones. The man knew that the burrows added such a bonnoor when maneuvering, but he grew out of the age of frivolous. And therefore, he was upset, realizing that his years could not be returned, no matter how you eat young apples, all one other than a stomach disorder, you will not get anything. Eh, such a car for him and the year fifteen ago!
I went to watch the American car in the case. And the engine roared again, taking it off the path of it. Our man drowned in a dynamics, which endowed this Mondeo powerful 220 -horsepower engine. And the Russian soul sang swiftly from the riding. But there was a lack of clarity in control, which is inherent in the Japanese machine. In addition, this car could not pass steeply and mischievously pass steep turns. He pulled him over the trajectory outlined due to greater weight. And the man concluded that this car is very useful in the boyar garage: to meet those important and to arrange unhurried walks.
For the second time I changed the car. And again he rushed along the path of the beaten, in order to make the final conclusion to make and announce the winner. And how surprised he was when he realized that the German car, albeit unmarone years old, was in abundance: dynamics, controllability, and stability. Only a catchy appearance is not enough.
As a result, our man did not begin to quarrel and endure our man to the brothers overseas. In the end, by his understanding, they all deserve the right to first place. Especially if you place priorities correctly. And we have no problems in Russia with this.
Mazda6
The new Mazda6 is made under the slogan time to be a Japanese. It does not look like an American or a European car, and therefore has become even more interesting. Plus, the car added to this in size, and this affected this not only external dimensions, but also the wheelbase. The interior has changed for the better.
Driving
The fattening and on the verge of foul riding on this machine gives true pleasure. However, the car needs to be used to the hole.
   
Salon
Moderately spacious and quite comfortable. He is pleasant to the eye and from an aesthetic point of view. Somewhat confuses only little opener opening.
   
Comfort
Mazda never differed in good sound insulation, not everything is in order in this regard and with the novelty.
    
Safety
A fairly extensive basic equipment is quite acceptable.
   
Price
Tolerant.
 

 
 

Ford Mondeo
The third -generation Ford Mondeo has a set of qualities that we are used to seeing the premium classes: expensive finishing materials, a spacious salon with reference ergonomics, the highest level of safety and extensive basic equipment. New high -tech options are also applied in it.
Driving
Despite its dimensions, the car nevertheless managed to conquer us with a clear steering control and suspension of the suspension.
Salon
Spacious and convenient, but small miscalculations in ergonomics still leave an unpleasant display.
   
Comfort
The manufacturer’s desire to make a car is clearly even better traced than it really is. This also applies to options that this car is generously flavored.
   
Safety
At a decent level.
   
Price
It depends on the configuration.

VW Passat
Despite the fact that Volkswagen Passat can no longer be called fresh, all one he continues to enjoy well -deserved popularity. Successful design solutions, good dynamic characteristics, spacious interior, roomy trunk and high quality execution were and will remain in demand at all times.
Driving
A surprisingly pleasant car in all respects. There are no negative emotions.
   
Salon
It is quite simple in terms of design, but very spacious and quite comfortable.

Comfort
The abundance of options allows you to fill the car with anything. The basic equipment also deserves attention.
One electric parking brake helping to move in the hill, which is worth it.
   
Safety
It includes the entire list of necessary equipment.
   
Price
Acceptable.
 
Database
Dimensions, weight
MAZDA6 Ford Mondeo VW Passat models
Equipped mass, kg 1355 1581 1583
Full mass, 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
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, from 11.3 7.5 10.2
Control consumption of fuel, city cycle, l/ 100km 9.5 13.6 12.8
Control consumption of fuel, highway, l/ 100 km 5.2 6.8 6.6

Technique
The type of engine is gasoline, in a row gasoline, in order gasoline, in row
Number of cylinders 4 5 4
The number of valves per cylinder 4 4
Working volume, cm3 1798 2500 1984
Power, L.S. at min-1 120/5000 220/5000 150/6000
Torque at MIN-1 165/4300 320/1500 200/3000
Transmission 5-speed, automatic 6-speed, mechanical 5-speed, automatic
Front front drive
Front wheels suspension is independent independent independent
Rear wheels suspension independent independent independent
Brakes front disc disk disk
Brakes rear disc disk disk
Steering gear-rack gear-rack gear-rake
The size of the front tires 215/50R17 235/45R17 235/45R17
The size of the rear tires 215/50R17 235/45R17 235/45R17
Fuel tank volume, l 64 70 70
 
Our verdict
Undoubtedly, all of the cars presented in this material deserve attention and they can be safely considered when choosing. But it is worth noting that ceteris paribus, the new Mazda6 seemed to us a more youth machine. Moreover, this applies not only to its design, but also in sled characteristics. Ford Mondeo is more solid. However, this also does not prevent him from being perky, especially when it comes to a machine with a 2.5 -liter engine. Well, Volkswagen Passat is just a very good 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]