Opel Astra 2004 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Mazda 3 2006 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 635 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 695 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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