Opel Astra 2001 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 177 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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 | 4.46 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 19 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`785 | 1`930 | |
| 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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