Volvo S90 2015 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 60 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S90 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S90 is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 481 litres | |
| Volvo S90 has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 250 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 238.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volvo S90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 17 000 | |
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