Mazda MX-6 1991 vs Opel Calibra 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Opel Calibra. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-6 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 626 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Omega | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Calibra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mazda MX-6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda MX-6 is 13 cm longer than the Opel Calibra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
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Mazda MX-6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda MX-6 has 104 litres more trunk space than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-6 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means Mazda MX-6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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