Mazda Xedos 9 1998 vs Volvo S90 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Volvo S90. Despite less power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.0 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that by driving the Mazda Xedos 9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 S90) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda Xedos 9 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Volvo S90, which means Mazda Xedos 9 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
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