Volvo 940 1990 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 16 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, but torque is 10 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 6) 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 940) 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: | 4.87 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger. Volvo 940 is 31 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 6, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 390 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 6, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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