Opel Sintra 1998 vs Mazda MPV 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 277 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
| Opel Sintra and Mazda MPV have the same engine power, but Opel Sintra torque is 17 NM less than Mazda MPV. Opel Sintra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.9 | |
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The Opel Sintra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Sintra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that by driving the Opel Sintra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 2 years | 11 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Sintra and Mazda MPV are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 460 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3765 litres | 1060 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: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`370 | |
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| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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