Mazda 6 2002 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MPV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S80 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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