Mazda 323 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 2 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 7 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | 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. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1 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`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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