Mazda 626 1999 vs Opel Vectra 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
1100 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, 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 Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.59 m | 4.50 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
Mazda 626 is 9 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 480 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`950 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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