Mazda 626 1995 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
|
Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo S70, but torque is 3 NM more than Volvo S70. Despite less power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.0 | |
|
The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 470 litres | |
| Mazda 626 has 18 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 626 has
|
Volvo S70 has
| |