Opel Astra 2004 vs Mazda 3 2006
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.3 - 2.3 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 - 200 HP | 84 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 - 320 NM | 122 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 15 seconds | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 9.4 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1229 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 101 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`799 | ~ 1`808 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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