Opel Astra 2002 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 113 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 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: | 4.27 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.26 m | |
| Opel Astra is 27 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 150 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 180 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 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`850 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
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