Volvo S60 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 104 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 137 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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): | 2`240 | 1`935 | |
| 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 (€): | 30 000 | 24 000 | |
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