Mazda 6 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 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: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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 Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1530 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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