Opel Astra 2007 vs Mazda 3 2009
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 200 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 320 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 - 14.1 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 9.5 | 4.4 - 9.6 | |
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Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 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: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra and Mazda 3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 276 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 920 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`922 | ~ 1`856 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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