Mazda 6 2018 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 116 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 142 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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, if possible |
1664 litres | 1364 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: | 2`113 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 17 800 | 22 200 | |
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