Mazda MX-5 2000 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 21 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 112 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1010 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. | |||
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: | 3.98 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 30 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.3 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`280 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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