The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 36,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 1.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
1470
1755
1955
1482
1840
2020
1755 mm
Width
1840 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4460
2695
4466
4460 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
220 kg
14.19 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
276 bhp
Opel Astra OPC
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
400 NM
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra OPC
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
54 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
795 mi
Range
429 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1165 L