Opel Vectra 2002 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Vectra is larger. Opel Vectra is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Opel Vectra has 2 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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