Opel Vectra 1997 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra and Mazda 626 have the same engine power, but Opel Vectra torque is 15 NM less than Mazda 626. Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Omega | 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. Mazda 626 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 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): | no data | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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