Opel Vectra 2002 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 626. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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`995 | 1`770 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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