2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 3 and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (225 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 3 | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 3 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
