Mazda 323 1994 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 2 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 24 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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