Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Xedos 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo 850) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 115 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 375 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is smaller. Mazda Xedos 6 is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 5 cm lower.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 445 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Mazda Xedos 6 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo 850. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average  | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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