Mazda 6 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 58 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`275 | |
| 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: | above average | 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 (€): | 6600 | 8800 | |
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