The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 29,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
534 mi
Range
648 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
