Mazda 6 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 31 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1040 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) | |
| Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 engine | |||
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): | 2`135 | 2`290 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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