Opel Signum 2005 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Opel Signum is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Signum is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1702 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Opel Signum has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 292 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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