The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 24,500

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6 Diesel
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.49 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
795 mi
Range
663 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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