Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 172 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 - 209 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 9.7 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 9.5 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 225 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 1035 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`267 | ~ 1`661 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 1000 | |
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