Mazda 6 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 530 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`950 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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