Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Opel Antara 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Opel Antara, but torque is 30 NM more than Opel Antara. Despite less power, Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Antara 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: | 4.54 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
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Mazda CX-5 is smaller. Mazda CX-5 is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda CX-5 has 86 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Mazda CX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7800 | |
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