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: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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`870 | 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 (€): | 9200 | 13 400 | |
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