2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 601 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo XC70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
