Mazda 3 2016 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 129 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo S60 2013: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 3 has 39 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 11 800 | |
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