The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 17,000

€ 22,700

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
BL
Generation
P-J
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
580 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
580 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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