Opel Astra 2018 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 96 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 156 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 51 litres | |
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`900 | 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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