Opel Astra 2010 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 53 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
| Opel Astra is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1751 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 19 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 201 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
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