Mazda 6 2018 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 74 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1160 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1015 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 649 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`217 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 4800 | |
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