Mazda 323 engine produces 17 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Opel Astra.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.1
Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
910 km on highway
Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.04 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
300 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1180 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra.
Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better
