Opel Astra 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 150 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
The Mazda 3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 51 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
1090 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.37 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
Opel Astra is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 408 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | no data | |
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 38 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 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`815 | 1`835 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | low | |
Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 9000 | 13 400 | |
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