Opel Vectra 2002 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 19 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.60 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 7 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 |
1360 litres | no data | |
| 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`865 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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