Mazda 6 2008 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Signum. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1050 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: | 4.76 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 11 cm longer than the Opel Signum, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 145 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. 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: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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