Opel Insignia 2008 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 32 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 237 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2800 | |
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