Mazda 3 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 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 24 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`745 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | 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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