Mazda 6 2008 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 81 NM less than Opel Signum. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.8 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 270 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 Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Opel Signum 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Signum 2005 2.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`950 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`335 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 515 kg | |
| Mazda 6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Opel Signum. Therefore, Mazda 6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 1600 | |
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