The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 21,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 CD 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 CD
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 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.17 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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