Volvo XC70 2011 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 52 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 1.4 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 210 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: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 860 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: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 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. | |||
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 5 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`400 | 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 (€): | 10 000 | 4200 | |
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