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 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
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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