Mazda 3 2016 vs Opel Astra 2018
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 96 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 156 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 48 litres | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 21 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 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 38 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`835 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 8800 | |
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