Volvo XC70 2002 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | Used also on Mazda MPV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 11 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 XC70 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Volvo XC70 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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