Mazda 626 1999 vs Opel Vectra 2000

 
Mazda 626
1999 - 2002
Opel Vectra
2000 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP125 HP
Torque: 230 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds10.5 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): 5.96.5
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km6.5 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 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1200 km on highway
1100 km with real consumption920 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 km480'000 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 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda PremacyInstalled 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: noyes
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 m4.50 m
Width: 1.71 m1.71 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 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 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1180 litres
Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 626 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra.
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7701`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 (€): 10001000
Rating in user reviews: 6.2/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 626 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Opel Vectra has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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