Opel Calibra 1994 vs Mazda MX-6 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda MX-6, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda MX-6. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Calibra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6, which means that by driving the Opel Calibra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Calibra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Omega | Used also on Mazda 626 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Calibra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.31 m | |
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Opel Calibra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Calibra is 13 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mazda MX-6 has more luggage space. Opel Calibra has 104 litres less trunk space than the Mazda MX-6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-6, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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