Opel Vectra 1995 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 18 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 626 1998 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Opel Vectra has 22 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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