2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volvo S60

To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mazda 6 2007 Volvo S60
Make Mazda Volvo
Model 6 S60
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2521 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 93.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 200 km/hour 225 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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