Mazda 3 2009 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 228 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 122 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 8 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1 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): | no data | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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