Opel Calibra 1990 vs Mazda MX-3 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda MX-3, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mazda MX-3. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Calibra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Calibra could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Calibra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra 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 | 420'000 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 Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Omega | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.31 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 27 cm longer than the Mazda MX-3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Calibra has more luggage capacity. Opel Calibra has 165 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 1.7 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-3, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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