Opel Astra 2001 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Mazda MX-5 have the same engine power, but Opel Astra torque is 28 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.22 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 30 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 185 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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