Volvo V70 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002

 
Volvo V70
2001 - 2004
Mazda 6
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 163 HP136 HP
Torque: 340 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds10.7 seconds
Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo V70 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km6.9 l/100km
By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres64 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway1180 km on highway
1040 km with real consumption920 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km370'000 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 Volvo V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30Used also on Mazda MPV
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Volvo V70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.69 m
Width: 1.80 m1.78 m
Height: 1.49 m1.45 m
Volvo V70 is larger.
Volvo V70 is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1641 litres1712 litres
Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 71 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1002`010
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 16001000
Rating in user reviews: 8.1/10 6.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo V70 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Mazda 6 has
  • lower price
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