Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 145 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 38 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 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 | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Xedos 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 6 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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