Opel Astra 2002 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 34 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 485 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 7800 | |
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