Mazda 3 2016 vs Opel Astra 2015
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.5 | 1.0 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 184 HP | 105 - 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 - 380 NM | 170 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 13.5 seconds | 7 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 8.1 | 3.7 - 6.1 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 80 - 150 mm (3.1 - 5.9 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: | 4.58 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 21 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1210 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 49 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`850 | ~ 1`843 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 8800 | |
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