2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA and 2013 Volvo S60 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 (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
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2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | MX-5 MIATA | S60 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4032 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1255 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |