Mazda 6 2010 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| 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: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.7 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 19 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 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`915 | 2`020 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 4800 | |
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