前面有板友提到想知道兩台車的比較
剛好外國媒體Autoguide就有針對兩台車的集評
網站:
http://ppt.cc/GojT
影片:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhHPIcEdG0c
以下附上簡短翻譯:
2013 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Mazda6
Comparing the two most stylish, efficient and fun family sedans
咱們來評評目前市面上兩台最有型、有效率、且最有駕駛樂趣的家庭房車。
A lot can change in eight years. Just a short time ago, 2006 to be exact,
Ford still held a one-third ownership stake in Mazda. The two companies were
producing vehicles based on the same platform, and it was this year that the
Mazda6-based Ford Fusion came to be. But like a Hollywood marriage, we all
knew it had to end and Ford told Mazda “it’s me, not you” and left the
zoom-zoom company behind.
八年可以改變很多事情，2006年之前福特還持有馬自達1/3的股票，兩間公司常常使用同
一個平台來造車，但現在他們卻分道揚鑣了。
噢！就像好萊塢的螢幕夫妻一樣，總有離婚的一天。
As the life-cycles of these shared platform vehicles came to an end, it was
time for the two companies to develop all-new models on their own. No longer
would Ford and Mazda go on like a high school project, getting equal marks
for a project in which one side did all the work.
當他們分道揚鑣之後，各自造車就是理所當然的事情。他們無法再像寫高中報告那樣
你分一半我分一半來完成整件事情。
ON THEIR OWN
Ford was first up with a complete reinvention of the Fusion last year while
Mazda unleashed an all-new Mazda6 this year. Interestingly, despite parting
ways, the core qualities and competencies that each car possesses are
remarkably similar. Both are gorgeous. Both promise exceptional fuel economy.
And both deliver an engaging driving experience.
Mondeo(Fusion)和Mazda6一前一後發表，他們的核心能力和品質都相當接近，兩台車都
提供了很不錯的燃油效率，駕駛感受也都很好。
For this comparison we have gathered mid-level versions of the two vehicles
outfitted with their most efficient engines and automatic transmissions. The
2014 Mazda6 is a Touring model that begins at a base price of $24,495. After
items like the technology package, fog lights and destination charges are
added, our vehicle comes in at an as-tested price of $27,985. The 2013 Ford
Fusion is a front-drive SE model with the optional 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine
and 6-speed automatic. This package has a base price of $24,625, but quickly
escalates to $29,105 after options and destination charges are added.
為了公平起見，我們找了兩台價格相近的車型作比較：2.5升汽油六速手自排的馬自達六
和1.6升EcoBoost的Mondeo，兩者價格分別是 $27,985和$29,105。
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 is the latest vehicle to wear the company’s new Kodo
design language. Like the CX-5 released last year, the 6 looks great and
rivals the Fusion for the beauty crown in the mid-size sedan segment. These
two sedans definitely stand out in a crowd of overly conservative designs
like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Chevrolet Malibu.
Mazda 6是最新一台使用魂動"Kodo"理念設計的車款，看起來棒極了！在中型房車中大概就
只有他和Mondeo可以爭奪選美比賽的后冠。Camry、Accord和Malibu的設計都過於保守了。
K.I.S.S. vs ROCKET SCIENCE
Inside, however, it becomes a tail of two very different designs. The Fusion
is the technology leader offering their latest version of MyFord Touch, two
customizable 4.2-inch screens beside the odometer and a large touchscreen
that handles most of the infotainment duties. As cool and high-tech as the
various screens are, they can’t mask the fact that the rest of Fusion’s
interior is bland and uninspiring. It looks like all the money and
development resources went into the fancy technology.
講到內在，兩台車的設計就大相競庭了。Mondeo的設計充滿了科技感，有MyFord Touch、
儀表板有兩個4.2吋的螢幕、中控台還有一個超大的觸控螢幕，幾乎所有事情都能在這個
觸控螢幕完成。欸...但是扣掉這個又酷又高科技的駕駛區，整台車其他的地方就略顯平
淡了，感覺像是Ford把整個開發的經費與資源都投資在豪華科技上。
The Mazda6 on the other hand may lack the large screens of the Fusion, but
the rest of the interior is better designed and richly detailed. Nearly every
surface of the Mazda is soft touch and those that are not feature properly
used piano black trim. It not only out-classes the Fusion’s interior, but
most others in the family sedan segment.
Mazda6就和Mondeo不一樣了，他沒有大螢幕，但是其他的內裝設計就比起Mondeo有更豐富
的細節：幾乎所有物品的表面都是軟質或是鋼琴烤漆材質，這不只大大優於Mondeo，也贏
過大多數的的家庭房車。
Like a slap to the face of current design wisdom, Mazda has created an
infotainment unit with more redundancy built-in to the controls than a CVT
automatic with paddle shifters. Want to control the radio by touch screen? Go
ahead. Or, how about using the buttons beside the touch screen and on the
steering wheel? Those work too. Not enough? Ok, there is also the BMW
iDrive-wannabe knob and button system just north of the armrest in the center
console. Finally, of course for safety’s sake, most operations can be
controlled though voice commands as well.
不過Mazda6的多功能資訊幕就有點冗贅了，就像在CVT變速箱的車上裝換檔撥片一樣。
例如你要聽音樂，你可以按螢幕，你可以用方向盤控制鍵，還可以用類似BMW的iDrive旋
鈕來控制，然後基於安全理由，還可以用語音控制!
(譯者按:這段是指美版的TomTom系統，國內並沒有這些困擾XD)
MORE MFT RANTING
And then there is the Fusion sporting the iron-maiden of automotive
infotainment units, MyFord Touch (MFT). Improved over past versions in terms
of simplicity, it continues to be buggy, freezing on regular intervals. Add
in overly sensitive HVAC buttons and we were quickly longing for the Mazda6’
s anyway-you-like-it controls.
講到Mondeo的多功能資訊幕 - MyFord Touch，他有點兒古怪，有時會自己當掉不動，
螢幕下方的空調按鈕也太敏感，常常輕輕按就Jizz了，所以我們覺得馬六的多功能資訊幕
的那些控制問題都不算是問題了!
But it’s not a total loss inside the Fusion. Front seat comfort, feel of the
actual steering wheel and audio sound are a dead wash between the two
vehicles. The Fusion’s sightlines trump those of the Mazda6 and the 16.0
cu-ft trunk beats the Mazda over a cubic foot. As well, despite giving up
0.4-inches of legroom to the 6, we found the Fusion’s backseat a more
comfortable place to be. That said, neither are tops in this segment and the
Honda Accord or Toyota Camry are better suited to those who will regularly
transport adults in the rear.
但是Mondeo的內在也沒那麼糟糕啦！兩台車的前座的椅子都很好坐，路感也很好，但是
Mondeo在車室空間的表現贏過Mazda6一些，後座的椅子也比Mazda6舒服，但是兩台車在
空間和後座舒適性的表現都不如Accord或者Camry。
EFFICIENCY IS THE GOAL
A big marketing point for both of these vehicles is their efficiency. Mazda
goes about this with a system they call SkyActiv. One aspect of SkyActiv is
to reduce overall vehicle weight and this is evident in the Mazda6’s curb
weight which, at 3,232 lbs. is nearly 200 lbs. lighter than the Fusion.
Powering the Mazda6 is an all-new 2.5-liter four cylinder engine that
produces 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque.
兩台車的賣點都是燃油效率，Mazda6用了SkyActiv科技，讓車重比Mondeo還輕大約200磅
，2.5升的四缸引擎則提供了184匹馬力和251牛頓米的扭力
Ford aims at superior efficiency using their now ubiquitous family of
EcoBoost engines. In a segment filled with 2.4-2.5-liter engines, Ford offers
up a diminutive 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine strapped to a turbocharger. It
produces 178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Like the Mazda6, torque is sent to
the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
福特則是採用逐漸在家族裡普及的EcoBoost引擎，1.6升四缸引擎合併渦輪，提供了178匹
馬力和249牛頓米的扭力
Power delivery is more evident and more immediate in the Fusion thanks to the
turbo. But, the power band feels narrow and after the initial thrust of
torque, the engine begins to run out of steam. Around the city this engine is
great, but take the 1.6-liter onto a country road or freeway and the power
begins to tail off rapidly.
動力的傳輸在Mondeo上面更為明顯和直接，這都是渦輪的功勞，但是在起步的高扭力之後
動力帶感覺有點窄，引擎會軟腳。在市區開這個引擎游刃有餘，但是到高速公路上就顯得
有些力不從心。
The Mazda6 behaves in quite the opposite fashion. Initial throttle tip in is
delayed, in an obviously attempt to improve fuel efficiency , but once
underway, it comes alive. The engine gets more powerful as the rpms increase
and really moves the 6 above 5000 rpm. The 2.5-liter though, does not become
buzzy at higher rpms and remains smooth and quiet no matter how hard it is
being punished. It may be due to this quieter engine, or maybe the Mazda6 has
fewer sound deadening materials, but more wind and road noise make their way
into the Mazda’s cabin than the Fusion.
馬六和Mondeo的特性完全相反，大概是為了節能，起步時完全感覺不到他的扭力有這麼大
，但是持續加速之後卻還是生龍活虎，尤其是在轉速超過5000rpm之後！而且這具2.5升引
擎在高轉時仍然相當安靜，也許是引擎安靜，也可能是馬自達用了一些隔音材料將引擎的
噪音阻絕在外，但是相對引擎噪音，風噪和輪拱噪音比起Mondeo就杯具了。
ONE DELIVERS, ONE DOES NOT
So exactly how fuel efficient are they? The Mazda6 is officially rated at 26
mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. This bests the Ford Fusion’s
23/36 mpg rating.
But that’s just on paper. In the real world, after a week of testing, the
gap widened further. The Mazda6 returned an average of 30.4 mpg of mixed
driving while the Fusion could only muster 25.0 mpg, which continues a recent
trend of Ford test vehicles lately not living up to their fuel efficiency
ratings.
但是講到燃油效率，真的有像廣告那麼好嗎? Mazda6標榜市區26mpg(約11.05 KM/L)，
高速38mpg(16.16 KM/L)，而Mondeo標榜市區23mpg(9.78 KM/L)，高速36mpg(15.31 KM/L)
經過我們一星期的實測，Mazda6的實測成績是30.4 mpg(12.92 KM/L)，而Mondeo只有
25mpg(10.63 KM/L)
On the road, vehicle dynamics tip slightly in favour of the Mazda6. It feels
more tossable in the corners and agility is better than average. At the same
time, despite weighing less than the Fusion, the 6’s ride feels more
refined. The suspension is set up with a nice balance between sport and
comfort. Not only is it one of the more engaging vehicles in the segment, but
it features a ride comfort on par with the likes of the Honda Accord and
Volkswagen Passat. In fact, only the squishy soft-riding Malibu can beat it
in this department.
開在路上的動態表現，我們愛馬六多一些，他很靈敏，而且轉向的準確性比起Mondeo高
一些，懸吊在運動與舒適之間取得很好的平衡。
Just like with the interior, the Fusion does have its own strong points when
it comes to chassis dynamics. It has a more precise steering feel, better
braking feel and also overall better brakes.
但是Mondeo也是有強過馬六的地方，底盤的動態表現比起馬六更好，剎車的表現和Fu也比
馬六為佳。
The Fusion was in tough during this comparison test. Not only is the Mazda6
cheaper to purchase, but also cheaper to fill up at the pumps. Add in a more
attractive, easier to operate interior as well as a more rewarding driving
experience, and the 6 is the clear winner of this comparison.
That’s no knock on the Ford either as the Mazda may just be the new
benchmark for mid-size sedans. Yes, the Mazda6 is just that good.
評下來Mondeo好像要贏馬六有些困難，而且馬六還比較便宜(遮臉)，如果馬六能夠加強那
個多媒體控制系統的話根本就不用比了，但是這不能怪福特，因為馬六就是這麼好，其實
這兩台車都是中型房車的標竿啦！
總結
2013 Ford FusionSE 1.6L EcoBoost
LOVE IT 愛他
Attractive exterior 吸引人的外表
Three display screens 三個顯示螢幕
Torquey motor 扭力表現
Large trunk 粉大的車廂
LEAVE IT 恨他
Heavy 車重
MyFord touch MyFord touch
Not overly efficient 沒標榜的那麼省油
Pricey 有點貴
2014 Mazda6 Touring
LOVE IT 愛他
Good driving dynamics 駕駛動態表現很好
Attractive exterior 吸引人的外表
Near-premium interior 內裝質感
Fuel economy champ 省油一哥
LEAVE IT 恨他
Slow off the line 產能不足等很久
Cramped rear seat 後座杯具
Smallish trunk 車廂小