Volvo XC70 2007 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 22 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 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 XC70 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 960 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: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4200 | |
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