Mazda 3 2013 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 10 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1263 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`289 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 581 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6800 | |
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