2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 468 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 6 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
