Opel Astra 2012 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 180 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 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 6 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 2 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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): | 2`010 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6600 | |
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