Mazda 3 2006 vs Opel Astra 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 265 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 95 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
730 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
510 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.44 m | 4.25 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 19 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 |
1229 litres | 1330 litres | |
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 101 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`860 | |
Safety: | |||
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 (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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