2007 Opel Astra vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Opel | Mazda |
| Model | Astra | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
