Opel Astra 2010 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra and Mazda 3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 635 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 600 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 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): | 2`065 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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