Mazda 6 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004

 
Mazda 6
2005 - 2007
Opel Astra
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 143 HP120 HP
Torque: 360 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds10.8 seconds
Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive.
Mazda 6 engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.16.1
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway1000 km on highway
920 km with real consumption830 km with real consumption
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches)160 mm (6.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km470'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.52 m
Width: 1.78 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.50 m
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 6 is 19 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1712 litres1590 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): 2`050no data
Safety:
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 Astra, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 14001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Opel Astra has
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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