Opel Vectra 1995 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra and Mazda 323 have the same engine power, but Opel Vectra torque is 21 NM more than Mazda 323. Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra 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 | 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Opel Vectra is larger. Opel Vectra is 45 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
790 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 180 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`715 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`185 kg | 1`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 475 kg | |
| Opel Vectra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mazda 323. Therefore, Opel Vectra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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