Mazda MX-3 1994 vs Opel Calibra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Opel Calibra. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Omega | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mazda MX-3 is 27 cm shorter than the Opel Calibra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Calibra has more luggage space. Mazda MX-3 has 165 litres less trunk space than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means Mazda MX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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