Volvo S60 2005 vs Mazda 3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 76 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S60 is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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