Volvo S80 2011 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 33 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 1`915 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
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