Volvo V90 2016 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Volvo V90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 153 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | 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. Volvo V90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.94 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V90 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V90 is 14 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Volvo V90 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 138 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volvo V90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 8800 | |
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