Mazda 6 2015 vs Volvo V70 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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`110 | 2`300 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 600 | 9000 | |
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