Mazda 3 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.5 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 120 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 6 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 Mazda 3 (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.9 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 (kg): | 1`910 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5000 | |
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