Opel Adam 2013 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | 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. Opel Adam might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`465 | 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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