Mazda CX-7 2007 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-7) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC60) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 97 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-7 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-7 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mazda CX-7 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-7 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. This could mean that the Mazda CX-7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 681 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Mazda CX-7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`301 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 8000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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