Volvo V70 2013 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1450 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda 6 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Volvo V70 has 53 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 84 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 6800 | 8400 | |
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