The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 20,400

€ 21,400

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.01 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
BL
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
809 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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