Mazda MPV 1999 vs Opel Sintra 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Opel Sintra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 19 HP less power than Opel Sintra, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Opel Sintra. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
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The Opel Sintra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Sintra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Opel Sintra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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 Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Used also on Opel Frontera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MPV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Sintra 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: | 4.75 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MPV is 8 cm longer than the Opel Sintra, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda MPV is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 3765 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Sintra has more luggage space (by 166 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Sintra (by 2165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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