Mazda 626 1995 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 3 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite less power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 445 litres | |
| Mazda 626 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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