2012 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 6 and 2012 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6.
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, 2012 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (193 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 6 | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 6 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
