Volvo 960 1990 vs Mazda 626 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 81 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Mazda 626. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 960 is 26 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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