2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Volvo S80 and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 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 S80 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 S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Volvo | Mazda |
| Model | S80 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4414 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
