The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 24,100

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€ 24,100
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€ 24,500
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 2.0 is 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
450 mi
Range
663 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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