Opel Signum 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 13 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Opel Signum over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Signum consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Signum 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Signum is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Signum is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1662 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Opel Signum has 127 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Opel Signum can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Signum, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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