Mazda 3 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`785 | 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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