Volvo S60 2010 vs Mazda 3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 419 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 39 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: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 11 800 | |
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