Volvo S60 2010 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 48 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 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 50 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.9 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`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 7400 | 5200 | |
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