Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 51 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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 MX-5) 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: | 4.00 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 42 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 220 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.4 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`396 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3600 | |
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