Mazda 626 1998 vs Volvo V70 1996

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Mazda 626
1998 - 1999
Volvo V70
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 626 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo V70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 90 - 136 HP126 - 265 HP
Torque: 145 - 220 NM170 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 - 13.5 seconds6.8 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.16.3 - 12.2
Mazda 626 petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V70. On average, Mazda 626 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.72 m
Width: 1.71 m1.76 m
Height: 1.52 m1.42 m
Mazda 626 is smaller, but higher.
Mazda 626 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1677 litres1580 litres
Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 626 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The Volvo V70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 97 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`844~ 1`994
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 8001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 8.1/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 626 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volvo V70 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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