Volvo 960 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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 960) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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: | 4.87 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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