Opel Sintra 1997 vs Mazda MPV 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Opel Sintra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Sintra engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Opel Sintra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.1 | |
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The Opel Sintra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Sintra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Opel Sintra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Frontera | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Sintra is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda MPV, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Sintra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 460 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3765 litres | 1600 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Sintra has more luggage space (by 166 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Sintra (by 2165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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