Volvo S40 2000 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992

 
Volvo S40
2000 - 2002
Mazda Xedos 6
1992 - 1998
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 109 HP147 HP
Torque: 145 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds9.3 seconds
Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo S40 engine produces 38 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.99.1
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volvo S40 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway850 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: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volvo V40Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9
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: noyes
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: 4.48 m4.56 m
Width: 1.72 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.36 m
Volvo S40 is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 471 litres390 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
853 litresno data
Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. The Mazda Xedos 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 6, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7501`700
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 8001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 6.5/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mazda Xedos 6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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