Opel Insignia 2017 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Insignia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 110 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 52 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 16 600 | |
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