Volvo V60 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 104 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 137 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo V60 is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1441 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V60 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 223 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`042 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 19 600 | |
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