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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 55 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 137 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 1010 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 654 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`071 | 2`160 | |
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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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