Mazda 323 1994 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Mazda 323 torque is 10 NM less than Opel Astra. Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.1 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine | |||
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): | no data | 1`685 | |
| 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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