The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 17,000

€ 25,100

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1470
1755
1955
1489
1840
2020
1755 mm
Width
1840 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1489 mm
2640
4460
2695
4466
4460 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1518 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
263 kg
17.33 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.07 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
542 mi
Range
809 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L