Mazda 323 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 12 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | 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. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 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. Mazda 323 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`625 | |
| 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: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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