Opel Vectra 1995 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite the higher power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 323 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: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 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. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 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: | 4.48 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.36 m | |
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Opel Vectra is larger. Opel Vectra is 24 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`745 | 1`575 | |
| 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 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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