Mazda 6 2002 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 39 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 68 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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