The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 17,000

€ 21,200

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
104.8
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.64 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
534 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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