Mazda 6 2010 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 53 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 910 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Used also on Opel Zafira | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 34 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 140 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 467 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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