Volvo V70 2005 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 39 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 59 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): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 2002 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: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1712 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: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`905 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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