Volvo V70 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 64 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1712 litres | |
| Volvo V70 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. 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`220 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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