Volvo S90 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S90 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Xedos 9 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 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: | 4.87 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 1.8 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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