The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 25,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.51 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
519 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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