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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 55 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Astra is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 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`875 | 1`870 | |
| 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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