The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 20,400

€ 23,400

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.61 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
759 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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