2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 367 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 V50 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 V50 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 V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | 6 | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |