Mazda 6 2015 vs Volvo V70 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 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. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda 6 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 53 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 84 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7000 | |
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