Opel Astra 2012 vs Mazda 3 2011
| 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: | 12.5 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 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.1 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): | 1`940 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 5400 | 5200 | |
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