Mazda 3 2003 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Vectra) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Opel Vectra. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 18 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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