Opel Vectra 1995 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Vectra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 323) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 34 HP less power than Mazda 323, but torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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`805 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Vectra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Opel Vectra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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