Volvo S40 2000 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S40) 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 6) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 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 45 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, but torque is 40 NM more 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): | 5.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 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. | |||
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 |
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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`770 | 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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