The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 21,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.9
69.1
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
174
175.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
697 lb
20.12 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
773 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
