Opel Astra 2010 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
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 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 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 | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Used also on Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.46 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 | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5200 | |
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