Opel Astra 2002 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 70 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
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`835 | 1`815 | |
| 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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