Mazda 6 2018 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 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 V60, 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 128 mm (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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1364 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`217 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 29 200 | |
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