Opel Astra 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Astra is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 408 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 38 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`790 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 13 000 | |
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