Mazda 323 1994 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Mazda 323 torque is 9 NM more than Opel Astra. Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 13 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 323 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Mazda 323 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 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`575 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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