Volvo 850 1993 vs Mazda 626 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 80 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 850 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: | 4.71 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 12 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1315 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo 850 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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