Volvo V70 2001 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 380'000 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 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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