Mazda 3 2006 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 17 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 695 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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