Mazda 323 1998 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 2 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 7 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 32 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 590 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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