The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 24,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1470
1755
1955
1510
1814
2013
1755 mm
Width
1814 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1470 mm
Height
1510 mm
2640
4460
2685
4419
4460 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.13 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
58 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
795 mi
Range
710 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L