Opel Adam 2013 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Adam engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Opel Adam over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Adam consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Chevrolet Aveo | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Adam 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Adam is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Opel Adam has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Adam has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4400 | |
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