Volvo 940 1990 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 48 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, but torque is 24 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 940 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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