前面有板友提到想知道两台车的比较
刚好外国媒体Autoguide就有针对两台车的集评
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhHPIcEdG0c
以下附上简短翻译:
2013 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Mazda6
Comparing the two most stylish, efficient and fun family sedans
咱们来评评目前市面上两台最有型、有效率、且最有驾驶乐趣的家庭房车。
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.
八年可以改变很多事情，2006年之前福特还持有马自达1/3的股票，两间公司常常使用同
一个平台来造车，但现在他们却分道扬镳了。
噢！就像好莱坞的萤幕夫妻一样，总有离婚的一天。
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.
当他们分道扬镳之后，各自造车就是理所当然的事情。他们无法再像写高中报告那样
你分一半我分一半来完成整件事情。
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Mazda6一前一后发表，他们的核心能力和品质都相当接近，两台车都
提供了很不错的燃油效率，驾驶感受也都很好。
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.
为了公平起见，我们找了两台价格相近的车型作比较：2.5升汽油六速手自排的马自达六
和1.6升EcoBoost的Mondeo，两者价格分别是 $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是最新一台使用魂动"Kodo"理念设计的车款，看起来棒极了！在中型房车中大概就
只有他和Mondeo可以争夺选美比赛的后冠。Camry、Accord和Malibu的设计都过于保守了。
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.
讲到内在，两台车的设计就大相竞庭了。Mondeo的设计充满了科技感，有MyFord Touch、
仪表板有两个4.2吋的萤幕、中控台还有一个超大的触控萤幕，几乎所有事情都能在这个
触控萤幕完成。欸...但是扣掉这个又酷又高科技的驾驶区，整台车其他的地方就略显平
淡了，感觉像是Ford把整个开发的经费与资源都投资在豪华科技上。
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不一样了，他没有大萤幕，但是其他的内装设计就比起Mondeo有更丰富
的细节：几乎所有物品的表面都是软质或是钢琴烤漆材质，这不只大大优于Mondeo，也赢
过大多数的的家庭房车。
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.
不过Mazda6的多功能资讯幕就有点冗赘了，就像在CVT变速箱的车上装换档拨片一样。
例如你要听音乐，你可以按萤幕，你可以用方向盘控制键，还可以用类似BMW的iDrive旋
钮来控制，然后基于安全理由，还可以用语音控制!
(译者按:这段是指美版的TomTom系统，国内并没有这些困扰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.
讲到Mondeo的多功能资讯幕 - MyFord Touch，他有点儿古怪，有时会自己当掉不动，
萤幕下方的空调按钮也太敏感，常常轻轻按就Jizz了，所以我们觉得马六的多功能资讯幕
的那些控制问题都不算是问题了!
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的内在也没那么糟糕啦！两台车的前座的椅子都很好坐，路感也很好，但是
Mondeo在车室空间的表现赢过Mazda6一些，后座的椅子也比Mazda6舒服，但是两台车在
空间和后座舒适性的表现都不如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.
两台车的卖点都是燃油效率，Mazda6用了SkyActiv科技，让车重比Mondeo还轻大约200磅
，2.5升的四缸引擎则提供了184匹马力和251牛顿米的扭力
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.
福特则是采用逐渐在家族里普及的EcoBoost引擎，1.6升四缸引擎合并涡轮，提供了178匹
马力和249牛顿米的扭力
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.
动力的传输在Mondeo上面更为明显和直接，这都是涡轮的功劳，但是在起步的高扭力之后
动力带感觉有点窄，引擎会软脚。在市区开这个引擎游刃有余，但是到高速公路上就显得
有些力不从心。
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.
马六和Mondeo的特性完全相反，大概是为了节能，起步时完全感觉不到他的扭力有这么大
，但是持续加速之后却还是生龙活虎，尤其是在转速超过5000rpm之后！而且这具2.5升引
擎在高转时仍然相当安静，也许是引擎安静，也可能是马自达用了一些隔音材料将引擎的
噪音阻绝在外，但是相对引擎噪音，风噪和轮拱噪音比起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.
但是讲到燃油效率，真的有像广告那么好吗? Mazda6标榜市区26mpg(约11.05 KM/L)，
高速38mpg(16.16 KM/L)，而Mondeo标榜市区23mpg(9.78 KM/L)，高速36mpg(15.31 KM/L)
经过我们一星期的实测，Mazda6的实测成绩是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.
开在路上的动态表现，我们爱马六多一些，他很灵敏，而且转向的准确性比起Mondeo高
一些，悬吊在运动与舒适之间取得很好的平衡。
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也是有强过马六的地方，底盘的动态表现比起马六更好，刹车的表现和Fu也比
马六为佳。
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.
评下来Mondeo好像要赢马六有些困难，而且马六还比较便宜(遮脸)，如果马六能够加强那
个多媒体控制系统的话根本就不用比了，但是这不能怪福特，因为马六就是这么好，其实
这两台车都是中型房车的标竿啦！
总结
2013 Ford FusionSE 1.6L EcoBoost
LOVE IT 爱他
Attractive exterior 吸引人的外表
Three display screens 三个显示萤幕
Torquey motor 扭力表现
Large trunk 粉大的车厢
LEAVE IT 恨他
Heavy 车重
MyFord touch MyFord touch
Not overly efficient 没标榜的那么省油
Pricey 有点贵
2014 Mazda6 Touring
LOVE IT 爱他
Good driving dynamics 驾驶动态表现很好
Attractive exterior 吸引人的外表
Near-premium interior 内装质感
Fuel economy champ 省油一哥
LEAVE IT 恨他
Slow off the line 产能不足等很久
Cramped rear seat 后座杯具
Smallish trunk 车厢小