The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 20,900

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
57.9
69.1
77
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.1 in
Width
72.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
175.6
106.1
175.8
175.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.45 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
561 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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