Volvo S70 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Xedos 9) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 214 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 295 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 74 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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