Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Opel Astra F?

1994–1998 vs 1991–1998 · Liftback/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm, Astra F 4,290 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BA (323F) 427 l, Astra F 490 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BA (323F) 5.9 l/100 km, Astra F 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BA (323F) 52–106 kW, Astra F 44–110 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BA (323F) 14 items (LX), Astra F 10 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998 · 13 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra F1991–1998 · 11 engines · GL, CD, GSi, ClubSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998no listings	Opel Astra F1991–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,035 mm–4,340 mm	Length4,051 mm–4,290 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,710 mm	Width1,688 mm
Height	Height1,355 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,395 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,505 mm–2,605 mm	Wheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–427 l	Trunk volume260 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,210 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,230 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1998	Production years1991–1998
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines11
Power	Power52–106 kW (71–144 hp)	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D 71	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 TDS
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0i 16V
Top speed	Top speed213 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GT	Items in the top trim22 · CDX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Opel Astra F?

Length: Mazda 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm, Opel Astra F 4,290 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,605 vs 2,517 mm. Boot: 427 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Opel Astra F?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BA (323F) uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D 71); the most frugal Opel Astra F 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 TDS).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Opel Astra F?

The strongest Mazda 323 BA (323F) makes 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 V6); the strongest Opel Astra F 110 kW (150 hp) (GSi 2.0 16V).

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