Volvo S40 2000 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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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): | 7.9 | 9.1 | |
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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 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 850 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 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 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 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 10.4 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`750 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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