Mazda 323 1994 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 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 | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| 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`605 | |
| 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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