Mazda Xedos 9 1993 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 34 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 51 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.1 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Mazda Xedos 9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 491 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage space. Mazda Xedos 9 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Mazda Xedos 9 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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