Opel Vectra 1995 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 23 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.6 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | 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`875 | 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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