Mazda 323 1998 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 48 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 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 323 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | 1590 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`695 | no data | |
| 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 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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