Mazda 6 2005 vs Opel Vectra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 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 Vectra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 8 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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