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 0.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
57.9
69.1
77
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.1 in
Width
72.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
175.6
106.1
175.8
175.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.33 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
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
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft