The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 25,600

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1470
1755
1955
1489
1840
2020
1755 mm
Width
1840 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1489 mm
2640
4460
2695
4466
4460 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
248 kg
16.5 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
777 mi
Range
519 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L