Mazda 323 BG or Opel Astra F?

1989–1994 vs 1991–1998 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: 323 BG 4,260 mm, Astra F 4,290 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BG 440 l, Astra F 490 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km, Astra F 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BG 42–136 kW, Astra F 44–110 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BG 10 items (LX), Astra F 10 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BG1989–1994 · 11 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings	Opel Astra F1991–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm	Length4,051 mm–4,290 mm
Width	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm	Width1,688 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm	Height1,395 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–440 l	Trunk volume260 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,230 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1994	Production years1991–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 D 57	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 TDS
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0i 16V
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R	Items in the top trim22 · CDX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 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✓
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 · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
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 BG or Opel Astra F?

Length: Opel Astra F 4,290 mm, Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,517 vs 2,500 mm. Boot: 490 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BG or Opel Astra F?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BG uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57); the most frugal Opel Astra F 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 TDS).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BG or Opel Astra F?

The strongest Mazda 323 BG makes 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R); the strongest Opel Astra F 110 kW (150 hp) (GSi 2.0 16V).

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