2005 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
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, 2008 Volvo S60 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Premacy | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | Premacy | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |