Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 15 NM less than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 6 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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