Mazda 6 2018 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 67 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S60 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 13 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 442 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 29 800 | |
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