Mazda 323 1998 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.7 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`690 | no data | |
| 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: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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