Opel Astra 2010 vs Mazda 3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Opel Astra is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 30 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 Mazda 3 (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 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): | 2`065 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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