2004 Volvo S40 vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 Volvo S40 and 2004 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S40 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volvo S40 | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Volvo | Mazda |
| Model | S40 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
