Mazda MPV 1996 vs Opel Sintra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 277 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Mazda MPV and Opel Sintra have the same engine power, but Mazda MPV torque is 17 NM more than Opel Sintra. Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Opel Sintra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Sintra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MPV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Sintra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 282 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 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 178 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`370 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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