Volvo 850 1996 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo 850) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Xedos 9) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, but torque is 74 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Despite less power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.4 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 980 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: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo 850 is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 430 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo 850 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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