Mazda 626 1988 vs Volvo 960 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 81 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Volvo 960. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.2 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 626 is 26 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2125 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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