Mazda 6 2015 vs Volvo V90 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V90, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 153 mm (6 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1526 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 138 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V90, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 19 200 | |
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