Opel Vectra 2007 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 29 HP more power than Mazda 6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1662 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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