Mazda 626 1995 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 19 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 626 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 is 22 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | 790 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Mazda 626 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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