Opel Astra 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 330 HP | 100 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 - 440 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 - 12.7 seconds | 8 - 13.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 - 6.1 | 3.8 - 8.1 | |
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Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 80 - 150 mm (3.1 - 5.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Astra is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 49 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`843 | ~ 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 13 400 | |
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