The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 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 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.5 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
725 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
725 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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