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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`715 | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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