Opel Insignia 2009 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 12 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1530 litres | 1751 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 21 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.9 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: | 2`170 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`513 kg | 1`325 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 657 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
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