2013 Mazda 3 vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2013 Mazda 3 and 2013 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 3. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mazda 3 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 3 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
