Mazda 3 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 17 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 695 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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