Volvo S60 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 67 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 13 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 416 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S60 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 21 600 | |
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