The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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 2.0 CDTI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.02 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

 REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft