2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2005 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2005 Mazda B3000 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V70 (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mazda B3000 2005 Volvo V70
Make Mazda Volvo
Model B3000 V70
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 2401 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.0:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1671 kg 1658 kg
Vehicle Length 5160 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 70 L


 

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