Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 16 HP more power than Volvo 940, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.2 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the Mazda Xedos 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volvo 940 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 6) 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 940) 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: | 4.56 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is smaller. Mazda Xedos 6 is 31 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 471 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage space. Mazda Xedos 6 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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