Mazda MPV 1996 vs Opel Sintra 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 148 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Sintra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 53 HP less power than Opel Sintra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Sintra. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.5 | |
| Mazda MPV consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Sintra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Sintra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MPV) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MPV and Opel Sintra are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 335 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 3765 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Sintra has more luggage space (by 125 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Sintra (by 2705 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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