Mazda 626 1998 vs Opel Vectra 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 100 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 1998 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 10 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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