Volvo S90 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S90 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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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