Mazda 626 1999 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Mazda 626 has 2 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`865 | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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