2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 and 2010 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda 6 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | 6 | V50 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |