Opel Insignia 2013 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 85 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Insignia is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 489 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 11 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6600 | |
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