Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.9 | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1630 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1720 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo V40 Cross Country is 50 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 342 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 Cross Country has 147 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volvo V40 Cross Country can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 6600 | |
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