Volvo V70 2013 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 73 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 7000 | 6400 | |
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