Opel Vectra 1996 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 65 HP less power than Mazda 323, but torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 460 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 | 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`430 | |
| 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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