Opel Vectra 2005 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 6 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 | |
| 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): | 1`925 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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