Mazda 6 2002 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 60 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 2002 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 678 litres). | |||
| 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`900 | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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